2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3L Diesel · WF12 UYM
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (2.3L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 128,830 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF12 UYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 128,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF12 UYM 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 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (WF12 UYM) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WF12 UYM Mileage History
- 01/09/2022114,394 mi
- 01/09/2022114,394 mi
- 29/08/2023123,748 mi+9,354 mi
- 27/08/2024126,981 mi+3,233 mi
- 28/08/2025128,830 mi+1,849 mi
Average of roughly 4,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Oil Dilution (2.2 DI-D)Serious
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump, thinning the oil and potentially damaging the engine.
- DPF CloggingModerate
The Diesel Particulate Filter clogs if the car is used mostly for short urban trips.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearModerate
Manual models can suffer from DMF failure, especially if used for towing.
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