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DU12 HVC

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,605 mi
Last recorded38,605 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,605 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 38,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 36,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 27,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 21,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,773 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,289 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,552 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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DU12 HVC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU12 HVC, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU12 HVC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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