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SM12 FTC

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,618 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 76,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,645 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 May 2023 71,080 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 68,832 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 68,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,655 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front brake discs slightly worn/inner edge (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,992 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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SM12 FTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 FTC, 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 SM12 FTC registered?

SM12 FTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 FTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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