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AU12 YWP

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,016 mi
Last recorded52,016 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,016 miles

Corrosion in places

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 51,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 49,605 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,372 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 45,370 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 42,708 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2022 42,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,153 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2021 40,152 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level significantly above maximum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

'Check Engine Oil Level' message on dash

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2020 37,076 miles

Engine oil level is above maximum

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail in it. Tread is 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 May 2020 37,076 miles

Engine oil level is above maximum

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail in it. Tread is 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 4-5 thousand miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in tread

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,862 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,137 miles

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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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AU12 YWP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 YWP, 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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AU12 YWP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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