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V15 COT

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,541 mi
Last recorded149,541 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 149,541 miles

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))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 143,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off secured with elastic bands (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off secured with elastic bands (0.1 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 135,078 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 2nd battery loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 135,027 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 2nd battery loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder on screen close to driver (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,481 miles

exhaust system very corroded and rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2021 116,339 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,425 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 106,425 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 93,291 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

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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V15 COT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V15 COT, 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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V15 COT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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