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WN59 UVO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 146,927 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under tray need more clips

Fail 18 Sep 2026 146,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under tray need more clips

Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 127,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,302 miles

Offside Front Drop link slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,302 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drop link slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

under side rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,179 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,788 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,797 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UVO 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 WN59 UVO, 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 WN59 UVO registered?

WN59 UVO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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