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WN09 LYA

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 LYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 147,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 138,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 127,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,903 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,366 miles

Damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Free-travel in parking brake

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,365 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Free-travel in parking brake

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from gearbox area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,679 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 68,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut showing inner cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

* Very heavy wear on both front and o/s/r tyre edges...Marshall 205.60.16H *

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm Max (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from gearbox area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,636 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Items on the seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,189 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve age cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,248 miles

Damage to both Nearside doors and door handle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Slight wear on edges of both front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,265 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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WN09 LYA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN09 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WN09 LYA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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