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BL53 GKN

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,939 mi
Last recorded38,939 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander76,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear seats folded not allowing full test of adult seatbelts

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,777 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 37,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 35,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,778 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic cill covers fitted

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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BL53 GKN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL53 GKN, 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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BL53 GKN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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