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SK12 AXS

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 AXS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

underside undersealed

Fail 13 May 2026 84,688 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 21 May 2025 81,538 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2025 81,510 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2025 81,351 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 76,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,884 miles

Fuel tank damp

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounts both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 74,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank damp

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounts both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 71,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,414 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 47,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

battery loose but still secured

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

battery loose but still secured

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper rubber torn

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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SK12 AXS is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK12 AXS, 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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SK12 AXS is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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