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VK05 YLE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,553 mi
Last recorded107,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,553 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab & body general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,553 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab & body general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

the general body chassis cab & pick up bed have corrosion but not excessive or effecting the structure of the car

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,526 miles

both front hubs slight movement

both rear seatbelt starting to fur

both steering arms inner joints slight play

chassis, front panel, inner sill panels, floors, offside door steps and rear pick up bed/ rear tub starting to rust

front exhaust section rusty/ repaired/ slight leak, rear exhaust section starting to rust and rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked

front fog lamps not working

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, brake backing plates and rear brake compensator starting to rust and covered in paint/ grease

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

parking brake performance slightly low

power steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension, steering, hubs and body mountings starting to rust

underside of vehicle rusty and heavily sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,672 miles

both steering arms inner joints slight play

chassis, front panel, inner sill panels and floors starting to rust

front foglamps not working

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, brake backing plates and rear brake compensator starting to rust

nearside front hub slight movement

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

offside rear seatbelt starting to fur

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension, steering, hubs and body mountings starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily sealed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,468 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

chassis, front panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

front foglamps not working

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, brake backing plates and rear brake compensator starting to rust

nearside front suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside rear seatbelt starting to fur

rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension, steering and hubs starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 17 Oct 2018 101,466 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

small stone chips in front windscreen

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

chassis, front panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

front foglamps not working

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, brake backing plates and rear brake compensator starting to rust

nearside front suspension ball joint slight movement

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside rear seatbelt starting to fur

rear exhaust starting to rust

suspension, steering and hubs starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,043 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 19,999 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front panel (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,999 miles

Propshaft support mount worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,999 miles

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

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

Propshaft support mount worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,999 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 19,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 19,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 19,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 19,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,999 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 19,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 YLE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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