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2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,875 mi
Last recorded184,875 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 KL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 184,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 174,575 miles

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

front tyre treads worn on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2024 174,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

front tyre treads worn on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2023 164,595 miles

side steps corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 164,593 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

side steps corroded

suspension arms corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2022 155,041 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2021 146,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,845 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,826 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken on rear (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,732 miles

N/s./r electronic suspension control link broken

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/s./r electronic suspension control link broken

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,156 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 103,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords in three places (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,225 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,489 miles

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISCS PAD CHECH 3TO 6/000

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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550 KL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 KL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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550 KL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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