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WR12 VHZ

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VHZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 117,285 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2025 116,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,665 miles

All rear suspension components corroded both sides

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension components corroded both sides

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,032 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to rear suspension components

offside steering track rod end dust cover deteriorating

Fail 18 Aug 2023 100,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box and center exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to rear suspension components

offside steering track rod end dust cover deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2022 89,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 84,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,538 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,076 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 39,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 28,841 miles

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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WR12 VHZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR12 VHZ, 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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WR12 VHZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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