2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,534 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,534 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    114 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    53 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  2. Lights & electrics5.2%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Tyres2.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2020 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,534 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).