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YC55 KCY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,225 mi
Last recorded145,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 KCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 145,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 137,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,280 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,117 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 119,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,417 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 109,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 95,048 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 95,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 94,040 miles

N/s/rear body work accident damage.

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

O/s/front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 92,784 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,434 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2012 88,167 miles

intermediate steering arm on the o/s/f ball joint has slight play under load

o/s and n/s/f outer track rods have slight play under load

o/s/f fog light innop

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

intermediate steering arm on the o/s/f ball joint has slight play under load

o/s and n/s/f outer track rods have slight play under load

o/s/f fog light innop

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,849 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,849 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,298 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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YC55 KCY 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 78.3%.

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 YC55 KCY, 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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YC55 KCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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