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KSC 26D

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSC 26D
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,916 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 96,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,094 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,316 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 93,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the long (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,241 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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KSC 26D is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 KSC 26D, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KSC 26D registered?

KSC 26D is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is KSC 26D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSC 26D shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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