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SW12 FLX

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,527 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 112,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,881 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,190 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,084 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 62,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 39,133 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,770 miles

oil level too high

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,885 miles

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

Rear occasional seats not in use at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,885 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear occasional seats not in use at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SW12 FLX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW12 FLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 FLX registered?

SW12 FLX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SW12 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 FLX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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