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WX59 DVN

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,384 mi
Last recorded31,384 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX59 DVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 31,384 miles

Intermittent fault centre brake light

Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 30,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 30,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking on All tyres inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 29,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking on All tyres inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 28,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front pipes too hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,930 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to wear plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,180 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,180 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,518 miles

Both front tyres worn low inner edge

SAWC light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,935 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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WX59 DVN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WX59 DVN, 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 WX59 DVN registered?

WX59 DVN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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