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WN59 NKO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,795 mi
Last recorded112,795 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 NKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 112,794 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,382 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of nsr (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in o/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2018 73,967 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both (3.5.1g)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly front both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (3.5.1i)

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2017 65,972 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear D.bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both (3.5.1g)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly front both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (3.5.1i)

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 44,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in nearside front inner tyrewall

Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,323 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in nearside front inner tyrewall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,753 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 27,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre tread cracking / small cuts in tread

offside front tyre wear on inner edge / tread cracking / small cuts in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,523 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 NKO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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