2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,676 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,676 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working6.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.7%
  2. Suspension28.6%
  3. Brakes23.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%

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 2010 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2010 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,676 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mitsubishi L200?

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

Is the 2010 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).