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DA09 FVT

2009 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 FVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 95,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,410 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 90,328 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle and to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 76,845 miles

slight play in rear gearbox mounting

Fail 6 May 2021 76,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in rear gearbox mounting

Pass 14 May 2020 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 72,003 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 64,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 57,349 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 57,349 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,589 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,272 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,197 miles

Wipers smearing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 7 May 2014 35,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 22,748 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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DA09 FVT is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 88,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA09 FVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA09 FVT is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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