2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 1.8L Petrol · EK55 VMV
2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 79,642 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN PININ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK55 VMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 79,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK55 VMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin (EK55 VMV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EK55 VMV Mileage History
- 02/09/202369,022 mi
- 02/09/202369,022 mi
- 26/09/202474,922 mi+5,900 mi
- 01/10/202579,642 mi+4,720 mi
- 02/10/202579,642 mi
Average of roughly 5,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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