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KT55 YJP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YJP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 133,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,170 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive 3 litres added, prior to test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 132,158 miles

Emissions not tested Nowhere to clamp Analyser Pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle & Rear sections corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive 3 litres added, prior to test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,436 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 124,405 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension arm heavily corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit wiring split and chaffed through showing bare wires (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rubber suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rubber suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,498 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 109,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 103,421 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2014 98,836 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 29 May 2014 98,836 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,429 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,429 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise oil level

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,667 miles

it was noted at time of test the front bumper has been damaged

it was noted at time of test the front registration plate was cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2008 62,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

it was noted at time of test the front bumper has been damaged

it was noted at time of test the front registration plate was cracked

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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KT55 YJP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KT55 YJP, 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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KT55 YJP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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