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WN59 VBL

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 128,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 117,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,029 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust system getting corroded at rear silencer box/centre pipe union areas

General underside getting abit of surface corrosion in places (esp rear chassis areas)

N/S/F tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in places (esp inner tread edge areas) and getting abit perrished and cracked at outer tread edge area, in places

N/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread at Inner and Outer tread edge areas

O/S/F tyre getting low on tread and nearing limit

O/S/R tyre low on pressure and soft (possible slow puncture)

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,848 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F tyre worn low on tread and nearly ON limit of wear

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread

O/S number plate light n/w

Rear end chassis areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places

Rear inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,940 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread at outer tread edges

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer where pipe entres box)

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,047 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,047 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,597 miles

Front vibration through vehicle whilst in rollers- unable to define origin

Nearside Front tyre wall has a minor small cut

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2015 50,597 miles

Front vibration through vehicle whilst in rollers- unable to define origin

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wall has a minor small cut

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,632 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut of 10mm deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre has deteroriation between the tread

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has deteroriation between tread

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,368 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 VBL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

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

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