Mitsubishi L200: what fails at MOT
118,000 MOT tests on the Mitsubishi L200 in 2024, counted. 26.7% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
26.6% of Mitsubishi L200 tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 24.4%, so the L200 is about average for its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (9.4% of tests), brakes (6.1% of tests) and suspension (5.8% of tests). It fails on lights and electrics, brakes and body and structure more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,097 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 35,200 23,900 to 51,000 |
| 2020 | 7,303 | 12.9% | 11.5% | 43,600 29,500 to 58,400 |
| 2019 | 14,162 | 15.1% | 13.4% | 51,200 36,700 to 71,000 |
| 2018 | 12,928 | 16.3% | 15.6% | 61,500 45,400 to 82,800 |
| 2017 | 13,278 | 19.0% | 18.2% | 70,000 52,700 to 91,600 |
| 2016 | 10,861 | 19.9% | 21.3% | 78,600 58,700 to 101,200 |
| 2015 | 10,156 | 27.6% | 24.4% | 84,000 64,300 to 105,400 |
| 2014 | 6,811 | 34.3% | 27.7% | 90,500 71,000 to 112,000 |
| 2013 | 5,435 | 35.5% | 30.6% | 100,200 79,600 to 122,700 |
| 2012 | 4,282 | 36.6% | 33.4% | 107,200 85,300 to 130,800 |
| 2011 | 5,708 | 41.6% | 36.1% | 118,500 94,400 to 146,900 |
| 2010 | 4,680 | 41.3% | 38.6% | 124,200 99,100 to 150,000 |
| 2009 | 2,984 | 45.0% | 39.8% | 126,200 101,500 to 156,800 |
| 2008 | 3,322 | 45.3% | 41.5% | 132,600 108,300 to 160,000 |
| 2007 | 4,792 | 45.7% | 41.5% | 130,600 105,600 to 157,800 |
| 2006 | 5,446 | 44.1% | 42.4% | 136,400 110,000 to 162,800 |
| 2005 | 860 | 45.0% | 42.2% | 119,200 93,200 to 147,500 |
| 2004 | 711 | 37.7% | 42.3% | 125,400 95,800 to 142,100 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Mitsubishi L200 tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | L200 | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics More than most | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Brakes More than most | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Suspension | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Body and structure More than most | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Tyres Less than most | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | 0.5% |
The parts that fail most
- Side light3.2%
- Rear fog light3.1%
- Brake pipes2.5%
- Ball joint1.8%
- Headlamp aim1.8%
- Wipers1.8%
- Driveshaft joint1.6%
- Shock absorbers1.5%
- Brake pads1.5%
- Brake light1.4%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Side light: not working2.9%
- Rear fog light: not working2.4%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
- Ball joint: excessively worn1.6%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
- Brake light: not working1.1%
- Number plate light: inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material11.8%
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.2%
- Brake pads: wearing thin4.6%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.4%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive2.8%
- Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced2.4%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing2.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement1.8%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Is there any corrosion underneath or around the sills and arches?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.