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VE55 DKD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,750 mi
Last recorded121,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 DKD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 121,750 miles

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

Front bumper damaged not causing a sharp edge

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion in a non prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Fail 20 May 2017 121,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened gas a bit broke off (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front bumper damaged not causing a sharp edge

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion in a non prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Pass 12 May 2016 117,430 miles

Centre prop bearing has play

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion in a non prescribed area

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

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 117,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Centre prop bearing has play

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion in a non prescribed area

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

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 112,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,376 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 110,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 94,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,746 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,273 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,785 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)

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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VE55 DKD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE55 DKD, 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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VE55 DKD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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