MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak from gearbox and front diff
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point corroded and holed by rear axle tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak from gearbox and front diff
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre outer wall perished
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front wipers splitting
corrosion to exhaust
front tyres wearing on edges
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front wipers splitting
corrosion to exhaust
front tyres wearing on edges
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?
Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 AKU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,052 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 Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 AKU, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AK53 AKU registered?
AK53 AKU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is AK53 AKU safe to buy?
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