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YL55 DKY

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,925 mi
Last recorded61,925 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 DKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 61,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 55,808 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 55,808 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 51,733 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall reaching cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,565 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,431 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 42,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,806 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,998 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 39,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 37,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,163 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 32,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,740 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,533 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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YL55 DKY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YL55 DKY, 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 YL55 DKY registered?

YL55 DKY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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