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K709 SWP

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 SWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,689 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,833 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,367 miles

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,422 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,421 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Margins (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 78,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,928 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres showing signs of age,tread separation inner edges no cords visible

engine oi lleak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,751 miles

both rear tyres silghtly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,089 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 43,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,985 miles

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

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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K709 SWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K709 SWP, 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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What year was K709 SWP registered?

K709 SWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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