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DK12 VFT

2012 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,333 mi
Last recorded68,333 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab74,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis areas corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,919 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar in general corroded. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 67,919 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar in general corroded. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 66,790 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 May 2019 53,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rusting.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,252 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

zero emissions reading...no print out

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 26,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,727 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
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DK12 VFT is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 74,559 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 DK12 VFT, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK12 VFT is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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