Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab. Check any L200 Double Cab by registration number below.

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69.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.5%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab has an average MOT pass rate of 69.7%, which is 12.5 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your L200 Double Cab on the road.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT are a wheel bearing with excessive play, a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your L200 Double Cab for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 43 vehicles

76.7%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

40.6%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

2018

Based on 48 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2017

Based on 123 vehicles

82.9%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

19.4%

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

2016

Based on 112 vehicles

81.3%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2015

Based on 55 vehicles

78.2%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2014

Based on 59 vehicles

78.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

18.2%

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2013

Based on 60 vehicles

80.0%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2012

Based on 95 vehicles

67.4%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

43.1%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2011

Based on 704 vehicles

67.9%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

31.3%

2010

Based on 1,384 vehicles

66.5%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2009

Based on 848 vehicles

61.1%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

36.4%

2008

Based on 825 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

30.8%

2007

Based on 1,332 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

33.6%

2006

Based on 2,545 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

29.9%

2005

Based on 5,977 vehicles

64.3%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

30.6%

2004

Based on 4,692 vehicles

64.2%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

27.1%

2003

Based on 3,764 vehicles

65.8%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2002

Based on 1,555 vehicles

61.3%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

28.7%

2001

Based on 768 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

22.0%

2000

Based on 288 vehicles

67.4%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

20.3%

1999

Based on 128 vehicles

70.3%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

27.4%

1998

Based on 40 vehicles

55.0%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

51.9%

0

Based on 15,060 vehicles

70.8%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A wheel bearing with excessive play

7.8%

A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure

7.8%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

5.3%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.8%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

3.8%

Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

7.0%

Front Nearside Inner

2.3%

Front Offside

2.3%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is 69.7% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab are: A wheel bearing with excessive play (7.8%), A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure (7.8%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (5.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 69.7%, the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab: 113,926 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used L200 Double Cab to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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