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VK56 FWA

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,407 mi
Last recorded130,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 FWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 130,407 miles

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut to outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 130,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut to outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 127,072 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member, n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides -all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 123,017 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging bracket corroded and broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,794 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,575 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST PIPE JOINT CORRODED .

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,930 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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VK56 FWA is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,624 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 VK56 FWA, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK56 FWA registered?

VK56 FWA is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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