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CE06 VCA

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,024 mi
Last recorded139,024 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer59,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 VCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,024 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD-CORRODED BUT SUPPORTING RAD SUFFICIANTLY-PODOT-MONITOR,,,,,,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VVHSC---PODOT--MONITOR,,,AGE//MILES ETC ETC,,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH,,,VHSC---AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR UPPER & LOWER MOUNTS VHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,,,AGE//MILES ETC ETC,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR /REAR INNER FLITCH AREAS CORRODED BUT OS 30cm,,,,,PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR=2=BOTH ,,,VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,,AGE//MILS ETC ETC,, (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & BOTH REAR MAIN SUS ARMS VVHSC-PODOT-MONIOTOR,,,AGE / MILES,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE PRESENTED 16 YR OLD//MILES ,,,EXTENSIVE AND V-HEAVY S/CORR MULTIPLE AREAS AND SUS UNITS/ETC ETC,,,,

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,929 miles

NSF FOG INOP,,,AGE//MILES ETC ETC,,

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PODOY-MONITOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR REAR INNER FLITCHES CORRODED =OS 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 137,923 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating NSF & OSF ---------------DISCS,, (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF FOG INOP,,,AGE//MILES ETC ETC,,

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PODOY-MONITOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR REAR INNER FLITCHES CORRODED =OS 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,084 miles

195/50/16 X 4,,,AGE.MILES ETC ETC,,NSF FOG INOP,H/CLONK F/SUS??-NO FAULTS LOCATED TOT-PODOT-MONITOR,,

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH,,NSF & OSF,, (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AGE/MILES ETC ETC,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH---NSR & OSR -17 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,036 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF =PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER RADIATOR-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF =PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.2 (b))

NSF FOG INOP,,,16 YR OLD ETC ETC,,195/50/16 X 4,,CLONK F/END -NO FAULTS LOCATED TOT-

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR =2=BOTH// & TOP MOUNTS VHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NSR & OSR =2=BOTH HSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 131,036 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF =PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER RADIATOR-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF =PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.2 (b))

NSF FOG INOP,,,16 YR OLD ETC ETC,,195/50/16 X 4,,CLONK F/END -NO FAULTS LOCATED TOT-

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR =2=BOTH// & TOP MOUNTS VHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NSR & OSR =2=BOTH HSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,045 miles

16 yr old/miles etc etc,,

Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,086 miles

2 X R/COILS VHSC,,ALL SA'S VVHSC,,NSF FOG INOP,CLUTCH OP VV-HEAVY,,D/SEAT TORN,,195/60/15 X 4,,

NSR & OSR LOWER C/SPRING MOUNT VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR

Fail 23 Nov 2020 124,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 TYRES,, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 X R/COILS VHSC,,ALL SA'S VVHSC,,NSF FOG INOP,CLUTCH OP VV-HEAVY,,D/SEAT TORN,,195/60/15 X 4,,

Pass 16 May 2019 116,791 miles

T-B & SERV?,,195/60/15 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,2 X REAR LOWER COIL SPRING MOUNT VVVHSC

Pass 9 May 2018 109,961 miles

SERVICE & T/BELT ?>?,,,195/60/15 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

Pass 10 May 2017 104,023 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS ETC

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICL ERECORDS

Pass 11 May 2016 97,242 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHIUCL ERECORDS

Pass 11 May 2015 89,791 miles

*** T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS ***

195/60/15 X 4

FRONT B/PADS 65-75% WORN-PODOT

Pass 12 May 2014 83,435 miles

195/60/15 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/14

T/BELT & SERVIUCE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 1 May 2013 77,150 miles

195/60/15 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHIC LE RECORDS

Pass 16 May 2012 70,908 miles

195/60/15 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 May 2011 63,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,641 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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CE06 VCA is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CE06 VCA, 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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CE06 VCA is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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