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WV12 VXX

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,647 mi
Last recorded123,647 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 123,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 121,269 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 121,234 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn more on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2023 119,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear suspension sensor bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn more on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,017 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2022 114,017 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of certain components

Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of certain components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,588 miles

spare tyre flat

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded near joints to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage broken / detatched (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded near joints to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,544 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre pressure appears low

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,279 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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WV12 VXX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV12 VXX, 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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What year was WV12 VXX registered?

WV12 VXX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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