Mitsubishi Shogun (2010)

1,281 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.6% first-time pass rate

2010 Mitsubishi Shogun

CarHunch analysed 1,281 real MOT records for the 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun's 78.6% first-time pass rate sits just 1.4 percentage points below the UK average, which is respectable—but the real concern is that 42.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable levels and a genuine red flag for structural or safety issues. With nearly 3.5 failures per vehicle on average, buyers should expect meaningful repair costs beyond routine maintenance.

At 82,417 miles median, these Shoguns show typical wear for their age, yet they're accumulating an average of 21.9 advisories each—suggesting wear is developing across multiple systems rather than isolated failures. Before committing to one, get a detailed pre-purchase inspection focusing on the suspension, transmission, and any history of dangerous defect repairs, as the high proportion of vehicles with serious issues means thorough checking could save you from inheriting a money pit.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
78.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
82,417
typical mileage
63,093–102,163 middle half
42.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.47
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 42.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 1,280 78.6% 3.47
Diesel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

63,093
low mileage
82,417
typical
102,163
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles fall between 63,093 and 102,163 miles.

2010 Mitsubishi Shogun — Still on the Road

933 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

1,202 933 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

15.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.47
Avg failures per vehicle
21.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 43.5%
    Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 33.8%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 33.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 33%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 31.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 31.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 30.4%
    Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 24.3%
    Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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