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DK12 VFP

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,862 mi
Last recorded124,862 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,862 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,413 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil check light on (engine over filled with engine oil)

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,685 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,684 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,020 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,103 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine oil check light on (engine over filled with engine oil)

under guards fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,119 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

service indicators on

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,119 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

service indicators on

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,930 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under guards fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,309 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under guards fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 81,309 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working removed trailer socket adaptor plug due to vehicle having fog lamp anti glare system for towing (1.3.2b)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under guards fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,303 miles

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 VFP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFP, 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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What year was DK12 VFP registered?

DK12 VFP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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