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PK05 VDV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,013 mi
Last recorded107,013 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 107,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 102,458 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 102,432 miles

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,116 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,114 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,765 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 47,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,443 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,466 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 29,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,584 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
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PK05 VDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDV, 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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What year was PK05 VDV registered?

PK05 VDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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