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WN59 UYE

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 127,069 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 2 Jul 2025 116,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,910 miles

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

under body and components coated in sealant

Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,365 miles

General corrosion

Parking lever has reserve travel

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,730 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,730 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fog lights not working

Fail 4 Dec 2017 89,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fog lights not working

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine undertrays damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2016 71,115 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine undertrays damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,437 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2015 50,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low

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 UYE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

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

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