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A26 VLA

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 VLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 111,801 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 111,390 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 105,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,723 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,029 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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A26 VLA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A26 VLA, 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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A26 VLA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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