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AY08 KEK

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KEK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,676 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,079 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 57,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,627 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate delaminated

Front wiper blades are split

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,469 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cracking between nearside rear tyre treads

slight cracking between offside rear tyre treads

Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,776 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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AY08 KEK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 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 AY08 KEK, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 KEK registered?

AY08 KEK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 KEK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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