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VK05 DYN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DYN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reversing light inoperative.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 115,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount broken off chassis. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reversing light inoperative.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Possibly incorrect bulb fitted. (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,143 miles

Reverse light inoperative.

Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,752 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,742 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking on chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 97,379 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,911 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,558 miles

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

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

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 8 Apr 2015 81,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,975 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,972 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

thorn in n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,201 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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VK05 DYN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK05 DYN, 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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VK05 DYN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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