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K516 KRC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 KRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 90,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear body corroded adjacent to mounting

offside rear inner wheel arch/sill heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 90,524 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear body corroded adjacent to mounting

offside rear inner wheel arch/sill heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 90,115 miles

offside rear body adjacent to mounting corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch sill end heavily corroded (prescribed areas unaffected)

Fail 2 Jan 2025 90,115 miles

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

offside rear body adjacent to mounting corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch sill end heavily corroded (prescribed areas unaffected)

Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,499 miles

offside rear inner sill/wheel arch heavily corroded, prescribed areas not affected

Pass 10 Dec 2022 88,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 87,965 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,568 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,858 miles

Tyres perishing/fine cracks developing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 84,858 miles

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

Tyres perishing/fine cracks developing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,032 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,888 miles

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,992 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,102 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,715 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tyres perishing slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,565 miles

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

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

Slight play in drop arm ball joint from steering box

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,706 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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K516 KRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K516 KRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K516 KRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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