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DU05 VKS

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 127,299 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 127,288 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 127,202 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight raised area , may be join in tyre may also be slight bulge

Offside rear handbrake effort half of nearside rear handbrake effort

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 125,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear pipe surport not orginal spec

Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes 43% inbalance

snug top brake light disconnected

Fail 26 Feb 2010 112,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes 43% inbalance

snug top brake light disconnected

Pass 6 May 2009 93,716 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 93,716 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in centre prop bearing

Slight play in rear spring shackel bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 73,390 miles

front number plate cracked

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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DU05 VKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 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 DU05 VKS, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU05 VKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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