2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,765 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,765 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working7.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    100 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    96 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.8%
  2. Brakes17.8%
  3. Suspension16.8%
  4. Body & chassis6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2013 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,765 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).