2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,712 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,712 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.6%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    116 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    135 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.1%
  2. Brakes18.1%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Tyres3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.8%

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: 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 2014 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2014 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,712 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).