2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,438 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,438 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.5%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working6.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  6. Leaf spring: fractured4.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.8%
  2. Suspension38.8%
  3. Brakes26.2%
  4. Body & chassis18.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2009 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2009 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,438 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).