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KU52 UYK

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,066 mi
Last recorded40,066 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 UYK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 40,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,398 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 38,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011
Pass 25 May 2010
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 13,767 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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KU52 UYK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 KU52 UYK, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU52 UYK registered?

KU52 UYK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 UYK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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