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GK05 VTZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,641 mi
Last recorded106,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 106,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring miss align

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross bearer rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross bearer rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering wheel outer cover peeling

Fail 29 Jun 2026 106,635 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Side gearbox mounting excessive play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Rear spring i bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 40 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit Socket smashed / wiring exposed (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working ALL stop lights not working DANGEROUS (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring miss align

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross bearer rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross bearer rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering wheel outer cover peeling

Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 95,288 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust be broken off not picking up reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 90,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 81,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 81,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 70,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 67,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 63,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,528 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 24,528 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,887 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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GK05 VTZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK05 VTZ, 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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GK05 VTZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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