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KA54 VAF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,882 mi
Last recorded143,882 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,882 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play and rubber split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front front fog lens smashed and not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroded in various places

rear wheel arches covers corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 143,882 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both rear reverse lights constantly on (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play and rubber split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front front fog lens smashed and not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroded in various places

rear wheel arches covers corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 142,746 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / cracks , not in zone A, less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre rear prop carrier bearing rubber housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil lower sector shaft area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 138,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 138,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION CORRODED AND BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,583 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 134,580 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH AND BUSHES WORN. (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX LEAKING. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,396 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 130,395 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON THE AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 128,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,609 miles

Nearside Front cv boot pin holed

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2017 118,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,591 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 102,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 97,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 69,998 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,238 miles

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

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

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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KA54 VAF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KA54 VAF, 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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KA54 VAF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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