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VX55 UKS

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

244,157 mi
Last recorded244,157 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 244,157 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 243,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 230,260 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 229,971 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 229,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 188,106 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 187,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 172,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 166,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,357 miles

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

both front tyre treads low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,128 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,118 miles

n/s/front tyre tread low

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,669 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,882 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VX55 UKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX55 UKS, 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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What year was VX55 UKS registered?

VX55 UKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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