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DK12 VFN

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,167 mi
Last recorded113,167 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 113,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray loose. Fouling on Drive Shaft

Pass 9 Apr 2025 107,670 miles

Central Front Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm outer ball just dust covers split... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs considerably corroded, if changed will need new rear drop links too... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower numerous rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened, no play found in bushes...

Fail 4 Apr 2025 107,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to cords and bald on inner shoulder... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs considerably worn... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm outer ball just dust covers split... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs considerably corroded, if changed will need new rear drop links too... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower numerous rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened, no play found in bushes...

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,299 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger in drivers view ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts tread low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,296 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger in drivers view ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts tread low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,264 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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DK12 VFN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 76,291 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK12 VFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK12 VFN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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