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KY55 FWT

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,573 mi
Last recorded154,573 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 154,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear feul pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 152,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x brake pipes corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to centre limit and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 149,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x brake pipes corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to centre limit and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 146,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front brake pipes are slightly corr9oded..[need cleaning and greasing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,384 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf spring bushes are split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to centre wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,662 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 141,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering arm excess play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,909 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded[are chalked]..

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,798 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to front of vehicle is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear spring unit very corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper SHORT PIPE,IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,339 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak rear of engine above bell housing ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,335 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak rear of engine above bell housing ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,820 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 116,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,194 miles

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

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 85,367 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,938 miles

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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KY55 FWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KY55 FWT, 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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KY55 FWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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