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DY12 MHV

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,479 mi
Last recorded117,479 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 117,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 113,888 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front both brakes slight binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,484 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 80,484 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,842 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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DY12 MHV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black 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 DY12 MHV, 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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What year was DY12 MHV registered?

DY12 MHV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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