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WN09 WYC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,416 mi
Last recorded139,416 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 WYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 139,416 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 138,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

travel park brake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 111,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,050 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,763 miles

No emissions print below limits

Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

No emissions print below limits

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,991 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,644 miles

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 WYC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WYC, 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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What year was WN09 WYC registered?

WN09 WYC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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