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VN12 AYB

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,366 mi
Last recorded146,366 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 AYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 146,366 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 146,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,981 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 141,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,041 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,262 miles

Both rear (3 rd row ) seatbelts trapped with dog Gard ?

DPF Service required indicator light illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rep/ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 119,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear (3 rd row ) seatbelts trapped with dog Gard ?

DPF Service required indicator light illuminated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rep/ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 119,257 miles

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

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

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

dpf service lamp on

Fail 12 Jan 2022 119,230 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

dpf service lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2020 109,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

boot full

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,035 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,337 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,910 miles

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

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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VN12 AYB is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 VN12 AYB, 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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VN12 AYB is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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