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PK05 VKU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 VKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,729 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 80,720 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper 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 28 Jan 2025 76,663 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 76,660 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 74,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,414 miles

Front number plate perishing

Front valence corroded away

NSR brakepipe corroded

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pipes corroded

Reverse light out

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,925 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,605 miles

Reverse lights out

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,190 miles

front pads low

o/s/r indi getting white

oil level on min

reverse light out

Fail 22 Oct 2019 66,190 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front pads low

o/s/r indi getting white

oil level on min

reverse light out

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,055 miles

NSF wheel bearing slight play

OSR tyre has a screw in tread

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,917 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,420 miles

Front number plate slight damage

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 53,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front number plate slight damage

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 48,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads look low

rear axle brake pipe rusty

slight damage front number plate

slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 45,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,815 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PK05 VKU 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 70.8%.

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 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 VKU, 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 VKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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