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VU12 VYL

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,877 mi
Last recorded141,877 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 VYL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 119,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,790 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,750 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 77,066 miles

crack in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,869 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,187 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 56,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 May 2017 50,706 miles

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

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

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 9 May 2016 44,115 miles

Item removed from interior mirror

Pass 19 May 2015 38,000 miles

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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VU12 VYL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU12 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 VYL registered?

VU12 VYL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is VU12 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 VYL 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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