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SW12 XSA

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,635 mi
Last recorded80,635 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XSA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,635 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 80,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,158 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 75,155 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox about to snap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 15 Mar 2018 55,678 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,583 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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SW12 XSA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSA, 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

How do I check the history of SW12 XSA?

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What year was SW12 XSA registered?

SW12 XSA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SW12 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 XSA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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