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Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin exhaust, emissions and leaks problems

DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 1,186 MOT tests · Updated 7 Oct 2026

At 19 years, 11.3 in 100 MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin failed on exhaust, emissions and leaks, against 7.0 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,186 MOT tests) ^[1].

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Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 134 MOT tests with a fail
When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 18 years and at every older age seen
Most common fail: Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction, 5.2 per 100 MOT tests

Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.

What the MOT tests show

What we know

11.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.0 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 19 (all test years). That is about average.

Why it matters

An exhaust, emissions and leaks fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.

What to check

Start the car from cold and look for smoke at the exhaust, listen for blowing joints, and look under the engine and gearbox for fresh oil or fluid drips.

Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin exhaust, emissions and leaks fails by age

Fails per 100 MOT tests by age, all first-use years pooled. Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin All class 4 vehicles the same age Shaded: over 18 years, survivors only.

Age	MOT tests	Fails per 100	All class 4 vehicles the same age
18	1,069	12.1	6.8
19*	1,186	11.3	7.0
20*	1,087	12.8	7.0

All first-use years of the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.

What fails in the exhaust, emissions and leaks at 19 years

Fails

Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction: 5.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.6. Diagnose engine warning light: estimated £39–£78 (0.5–1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts) Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction MOT fail
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits: 3.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.4. Petrol exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MOT fail
Emissions not tested: unable to be completed: 1.9 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.6. Emissions not tested unable to be completed MOT fail

Advisories (not fails)

Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive: 6.5 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 13.2. Oil leak, but not excessive MOT advisory
Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive: 5.8 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.4. Transmission oil leak, but not excessive MOT advisory

Diagnose engine warning light cost

Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.

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How to check on a test drive

Start the car from cold and look for smoke at the exhaust, listen for blowing joints, and look under the engine and gearbox for fresh oil or fluid drips.

The most common advisory here in MOT records: Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive.

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Exhaust, emissions and leaks on rival models

Suzuki Jimny exhaust, emissions and leaks problems: 10.2 per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 11.3 for the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin (7,550 MOT tests)
Daihatsu Terios exhaust, emissions and leaks problems: 12.7 per 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 11.3 for the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin (1,446 MOT tests)

Questions people ask

Does the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin have more exhaust, emissions and leaks problems than other cars?

11.3 in 100 MOT tests at 19 years, against 7.0 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 1,186 MOT tests).

How common are Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin exhaust, emissions and leaks problems?

11.3 in 100 MOT tests at 19 years failed on exhaust, emissions and leaks, against 7.0 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,186 MOT tests).

What is the most common Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin exhaust, emissions and leaks fail?

5.2 in 100 MOT tests at 19 years: Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (62 MOT tests with it).

At what age do Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin exhaust, emissions and leaks fails start?

18 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 3,342 MOT tests.

Sources

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 3,342 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.

Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare