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VA05 MYK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,631 mi
Last recorded163,631 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MYK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 163,631 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,759 miles

All rear chassis and underside of rear butt have surface rust

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 158,713 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear chassis and underside of rear butt have surface rust

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 158,602 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tubular crossmember / outer chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 156,324 miles

All rear chassis showing signs of rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear propshaft center support in poor condition

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of rear body rusting

Pass 2 Dec 2022 152,801 miles

All rear chassis showing signs of rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside of rear body rusting

Fail 4 Oct 2022 152,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All rear chassis have surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of rear body rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,208 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all chassis have surface rust

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 145,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,074 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 140,074 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,536 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,243 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats full of luggage

underside of vehicle almost to dirty to inspect

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,024 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,396 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,396 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,138 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,130 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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VA05 MYK 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 VA05 MYK, 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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VA05 MYK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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