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Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,500 cc

L8 KACMOT history

L8 KAC is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Evolution first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,372 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Evolution
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KAC was last recorded at 112,372 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,098 miles · 8 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,372 miles
  • 2024 – 112,098 miles
  • 2022 – 112,032 miles
  • 2020 – 111,531 miles
  • 2018 – 111,052 miles
  • 2017 – 109,539 miles
  • 2016 – 108,655 miles
  • 2015 – 106,153 miles
  • 2014 – 105,026 miles
  • 2013 – 99,916 miles
  • 2012 – 94,659 miles
  • 2011 – 89,835 miles
  • 2010 – 84,949 miles
  • 2009 – 78,717 miles
  • 2008 – 72,506 miles
  • 2007 – 66,038 miles
  • 2006 – 59,518 miles
  • 2005 – 50,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,372 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,372 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    250337560304
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed

  2. Pass112,098 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,098 miles
    Test number
    703154266864
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed

  3. Pass112,032 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    544053693034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,531 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    609619512737
    • AdvisoryVehicle has Underseal Front to Rear

  5. Pass111,052 miles (+1,513)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,052 miles
    Test number
    988201413671
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass109,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    829687598079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,539 miles (+884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    206581797023
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  8. Pass108,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    981909392062
    • AdvisoryLower multiple areas of corrosion underneath on chassis and body.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Fail108,655 miles (+2,502)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    844542839410
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower multiple areas of corrosion underneath on chassis and body.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Pass106,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,153 miles
    Test number
    107747092856
    • AdvisoryEntire chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on chassis into pressure valves (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail106,153 miles (+1,127)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,153 miles
    Test number
    197264979473
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Four areas local to trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEntire chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on chassis into pressure valves (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass105,026 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,026 miles
    Test number
    218761714384
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail105,026 miles3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,026 miles
    Test number
    169520014387
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. FailMileage not read9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    208983594257
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass99,916 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    619231093257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,659 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    168039382257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,835 miles (+4,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,835 miles
    Test number
    989996081243
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass84,949 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    302771790466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,717 miles (+6,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    631632399280
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass72,506 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,506 miles
    Test number
    384227498465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,438 miles (+6,400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    881081298254
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,038 miles (+6,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    872518887222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,518 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    724482496240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    203944685201
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass50,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    530954685256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KAC

Does L8 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KAC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 KAC?
The MOT on L8 KAC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KAC done?
L8 KAC was recorded at 112,372 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has L8 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KAC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 KAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 KAC find?
L8 KAC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: underbody has been undersealed.

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