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YK56 FOU

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,925 mi
Last recorded36,925 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 FOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,119 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 32,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,114 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,681 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 20,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,400 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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YK56 FOU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YK56 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 FOU registered?

YK56 FOU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is YK56 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK56 FOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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