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YK05 KBV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,109 mi
Last recorded125,109 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 KBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,109 miles

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

Offside Rear fog light insecure

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust rear flange corroded

fuel pipes to fuel neck corroded

oil leak on engine

radiator cross member corroded

rear suspension and coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust rear flange corroded

fuel pipes to fuel neck corroded

oil leak on engine

radiator cross member corroded

rear suspension and coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,829 miles

Nearside main axle bushes

Offside main axle buhses

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside main axle bushes

Offside main axle buhses

Fail 11 Oct 2014 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust in rusty condition

long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2014 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust in rusty condition

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,476 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil level on minimum mark.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,943 miles

slight play in o/s front steering track rod end

Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,838 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

slight play in o/s front steering track rod end

Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,559 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in o/s front steering track rod end

Fail 14 Nov 2009 31,559 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in o/s front steering track rod end

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,161 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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YK05 KBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 YK05 KBV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK05 KBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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