2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

678 MOT tests in 2024. 68.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time68.1%
Failed or needed repairs31.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  8. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Brakes14.2%
  3. Suspension14.2%
  4. Body & chassis7.7%
  5. Steering4.3%
  6. Tyres3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 68.1% of 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 678 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).