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FP12 VXE

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VXE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,210 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 135,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Dpf pressure pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s trailing arm mounts rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar in rusty condition.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 134,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,983 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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FP12 VXE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FP12 VXE, 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 FP12 VXE registered?

FP12 VXE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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