MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical play only (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
offroad type tyres fitted/cracks in treads no cord exposed
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
offroad type tyres fitted/cracks in treads no cord exposed
both front seat belts slight frayed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front seat belts slight frayed
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper worn
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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VK05 XWV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VK05 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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