2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,940 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,940 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working8.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.3%
  2. Suspension20.4%
  3. Brakes19.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  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 reduced6.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%

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: rear fog 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 2012 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2012 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,940 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Mitsubishi L200?

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

Is the 2012 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).