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SM05 GKV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,176 mi
Last recorded140,176 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 GKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,176 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 140,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 130,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 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))

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 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))

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,858 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front caliper has movement

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

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

steering idler has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2020 106,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

steering idler has slight play

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front caliper has movement

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

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Pass 9 May 2019 98,154 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,151 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,143 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Ball joint on arm fitted to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Dim (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,206 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside steering idler has slight freeplay

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both sides rear tyres on 2.5mm

nearside front lower driving lamp not working

Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,061 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both sides rear tyres on 2.5mm

nearside front lower driving lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,544 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 34,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,769 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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SM05 GKV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM05 GKV, 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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SM05 GKV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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