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A638 KAY

2012 Mitsubishi L200

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,672 mi
Last recorded99,672 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi L20078,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 KAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 99,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension arms begining to corrode

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slighty binding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,427 miles

body damage to o/s/r/wheel arch

both eront tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 29,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damage to o/s/r/wheel arch

both eront tyres wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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A638 KAY is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A638 KAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A638 KAY is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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