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WU59 HXN

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,694 mi
Last recorded129,694 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 HXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 129,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner and Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 117,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 111,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 106,475 miles

front brakes show a brake imbalance offside front fluctuating . front pads wearing thin

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link joint

Fail 17 May 2019 106,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brakes show a brake imbalance offside front fluctuating . front pads wearing thin

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link joint

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,843 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 101,843 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,374 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,546 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 78,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,268 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU59 HXN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WU59 HXN, 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 WU59 HXN registered?

WU59 HXN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 HXN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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