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PK05 VBE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,424 mi
Last recorded155,424 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 155,424 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 155,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,424 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 155,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 155,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 155,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 155,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 154,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 149,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 146,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,247 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 138,245 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,789 miles

Condition of both front anti roll bar bushes

Corrosion to brake pipe across rear axle

Corrosion under vehicle

Crack in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,970 miles

1 windscreen craked lower a zone 1 corrosion fuel and brake pipes 3osr nsr tyres wearing close to legal limit 4 slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,970 miles

1 windscreen craked lower a zone 1 corrosion fuel and brake pipes 3osr nsr tyres wearing close to legal limit 4 slight play nsf wheel bearing

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

mud under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mud under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,562 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,648 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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PK05 VBE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK05 VBE, 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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PK05 VBE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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