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KF52 TVO

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 TVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

E/M light on

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,480 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

rear section on exhaust corroded and starting to leak

rear shocks corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,976 miles

offside front wing corroded

slight exhaust leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,616 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 123,727 miles

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,501 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,857 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 116,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 112,657 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2013 108,051 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes around load valve

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,898 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear and load valve to rear hose brake pipe

Fail 6 Dec 2010 99,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear knob missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,937 miles

gear knob missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,516 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,491 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 80,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,754 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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KF52 TVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 90,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF52 TVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF52 TVO registered?

KF52 TVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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