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Mitsubishi L200 reliability by build year

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At a glance

Mitsubishi L200 built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Mitsubishi L200 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

17% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi L200 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mitsubishi L200 models built around 2018 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mitsubishi L200's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your L200's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

L200 Mk5 (KL/KK)

Mk5 (KL/KK) (2015-present)

Average
DIESEL

17.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 9,845 MOT tests at this ageView details →
M

Mk4 (KB) (2006-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

30.3% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 1,593 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESEL

31.3% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 2,096 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Mitsubishi L200.

See every build year for the Mitsubishi L200

Side-by-side

Mitsubishi L200 generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk5 (KL/KK) (2015-present)
Average
Average17.2%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 9,845 MOT tests at this age
Mk4 (KB) (2006-2014)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate30.3%built around 2013 (12 years old)from 1,593 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating31.3%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 2,096 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the L200, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Mitsubishi L200 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mitsubishi L200 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
66914.2%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4,56512.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
6,49314.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
10,45716.0%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
9,84517.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
9,32618.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
8,33921.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
7,62426.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
5,38227.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
4,47129.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
4,30831.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
5,22832.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
3,99333.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
2,70033.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3,98233.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
5,19532.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
4,44332.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
3,09932.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
2,09631.3%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,28733.3%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
61833.0%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
34833.1%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
68133.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Mitsubishi L200 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Mitsubishi models

6th of 6

Among the highest fail rates of the 6 Mitsubishi models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against other pickups

1st of 7

Among the lowest fail rates of the 7 pickups with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against the UK average

17.2%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Mitsubishi L200 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Mitsubishi L200 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    16.6%
    Advisory: 2,780Fail: 417 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    14.4%
    Advisory: 2,115Fail: 164 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.5%
    Advisory: 919Fail: 260 (22% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    7.0%
    Advisory: 842Fail: 182 (18% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    4.7%
    Advisory: 558Fail: 14 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 9,845 MOT tests on 7-year-old Mitsubishi L200 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Mitsubishi L200 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres28%
  2. Brakes + Suspension27%
  3. Brakes + Lighting19%
  4. Brakes + Other16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,844 MOT tests on Mitsubishi L200 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mitsubishi L200.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

18 recalls in all

6 of the 18 Mitsubishi L200 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 4 more

Top concerns

  • Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed
  • Possible risk of fire
  • Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other pickups to compare

Other pickups to compare

  1. 1

    Isuzu D-Max

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.4%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi L200 on these figures.

    5,626 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Nissan Navara

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi L200 on these figures.

    11,008 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Hilux

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    4.1%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi L200 on these figures.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,632 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Ford Ranger

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.6%
    Dangerous
    4.7%

    No clear edge over the Mitsubishi L200 on these figures.

    16,819 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Mitsubishi L200 across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has among the highest fail rates of the 6 Mitsubishi models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 9,845 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mitsubishi L200 ever sold: 105,149 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 9,845 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.