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DK08 KGO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,411 mi
Last recorded24,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 KGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 24,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,040 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCKERS CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 21,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS WORN 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 12,640 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 12,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 11,060 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 11,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 10,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 9,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,791 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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DK08 KGO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK08 KGO, 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 DK08 KGO registered?

DK08 KGO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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