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KU05 UPN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,187 mi
Last recorded89,187 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,187 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,897 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil all over gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil all over gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,559 miles

Exhaust noisy rear tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,666 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,666 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,919 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 78,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,279 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) SPRING EYE BUSH WORN (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,145 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,145 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,707 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,707 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,799 miles

Dust cover not fitted correctly over osf torsion bar rear bearing

Low footbrake effort on ns rear brake

Rear lower shackle pin bushes worn on os and ns rear leaf springs

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,025 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,862 miles

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

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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KU05 UPN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU05 UPN, 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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KU05 UPN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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