2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,602 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,602 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    291 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    167 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Suspension2.7%
  5. Tyres2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2019 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,602 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).