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WN59 VBD

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,466 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,320 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,932 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 65,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,698 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,422 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 25,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,982 miles

Cracking between tread on nearside rear tyre

Cracking between tread on offside rear tyre

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 VBD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN59 VBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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