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PK05 VBF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 106,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,406 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 101,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 May 2018 91,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,540 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s & N/s ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal sterring box (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 77,270 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhasut bracket broken

Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,361 miles

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

O/s & N/s Front Brake Backplate Corroded/Rusty

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,770 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,858 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,757 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 VBF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK05 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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