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WU59 WVO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 98,678 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 98,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,808 miles

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

washers poor but working, requires new washer jets

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,888 miles

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

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,166 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

outer sills covered

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,495 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge but centre three quarters still meets the requirements for a pass

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge but centre three quarters still meets the requirements for a pass

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,999 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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WU59 WVO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WU59 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

WU59 WVO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 WVO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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