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AK09 GTU

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,292 mi
Last recorded60,292 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,292 miles

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

been under sealed on under side

engine cover and under trays

side step and mountings corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 60,188 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Inner sills both sides corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays covering parts

side steps and mountings corroded

under side corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all side steps and supports have advanced rust

Fail 28 Jan 2025 59,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all side steps and supports have advanced rust

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,776 miles

both sidesteps showing advanced corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Fail 19 Jan 2022 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/60r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,862 miles

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

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

Rear seats have been folded away

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,300 miles

Rear seats have been folded away

both front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,297 miles

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

Rear seats have been folded away

both front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,318 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

oil leak (transmission???)

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,930 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 49,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pads are low

nearside and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 45,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 28,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,069 miles

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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AK09 GTU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue 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 AK09 GTU, 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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AK09 GTU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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