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PA05 HVP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,157 mi
Last recorded124,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to rear tub floor, front floors near body mountings

Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,676 miles

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

some corrosion to rear body

Fail 24 Jan 2025 122,676 miles

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

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

some corrosion to rear body

Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 120,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber shroud corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,010 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,200 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear cross-over (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

fuel line corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,094 miles

E.M.L on

exhaust system corroded

vehicle corroded underside

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

E.M.L on

exhaust system corroded

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,646 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,460 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 111,460 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,108 miles

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

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 97,964 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,944 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,389 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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PA05 HVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PA05 HVP, 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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PA05 HVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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