Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 2,493 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
2,493
Highest Pass Rate
2004 (71%)
Years Covered
7
About the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin
The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin was MOT tested 2,493 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2000 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 model has the highest pass rate at 71% from 533 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 65%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 77,250 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 92,766 miles.
Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Shogun Pinin is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin by Year
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Questions about the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2000 to 2006), the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 2,493 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2004 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 71%.
Which year Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin has the highest MOT pass rate at 71%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 65%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mitsubishi Shogun Pinins more reliable?
The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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