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WN59 DVX

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,161 mi
Last recorded193,161 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 DVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 193,161 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 133,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 186,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 178,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 171,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

various brake / emmisions /steering/ light work done prior to mot

Fail 3 Nov 2022 171,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt fraying

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Pass 8 Nov 2021 163,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and scrubbed out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Offside Front tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on outer edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

long handbrake travel

n/s/r innerarch/sill end corroded

power steering pipe/hose damp/oily

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front seat belt fraying

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 9 Nov 2020 150,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 141,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread 3mm

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,579 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 134,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r seat belt fluffing

Fail 10 Nov 2016 123,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r seat belt fluffing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 112,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 90,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,099 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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WN59 DVX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN59 DVX, 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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WN59 DVX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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