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AJ05 VNK

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,706 mi
Last recorded43,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin58,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working.

Fail 17 Jun 2025 43,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area near front seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch panel area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member corroded in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch panel area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear steel brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear coil spring upper mounting plates corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,620 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from flexi to front of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from flexi to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Inner wheel arch corroded in mounting area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,038 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch to chassis rail corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded in mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis rails in mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 40,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch to chassis rail corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded in mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis rails in mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 40,329 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from offside rear flexi hose corrode all the way above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside brake pipe from hub all the way to nearside hub corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hubs corroded front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 39,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hubs corroded front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear wheel arches in mounting (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,271 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 28,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 25,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,869 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?

Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,893
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
12,414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13,041
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,652
position lamp(s) not working 6,854
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,724
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,122
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AJ05 VNK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 58,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 VNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 VNK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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