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VK05 YKV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,817 mi
Last recorded159,817 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 159,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight play in ball joints on steering (2.2.2 (c))

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2020 150,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 146,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 144,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 144,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 140,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 140,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,541 miles

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 11 Feb 2014 124,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,451 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,572 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 101,572 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,015 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp partially obscured by bumper

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,174 miles

rear fog lamp partially obscured by chrome bar

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,481 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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VK05 YKV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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