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AA09 BAB

2009 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi L20088,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 BAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2025 116,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2024 114,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2023 111,192 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2022 103,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2022 103,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,065 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,496 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes from centre of vehicle to both O/S and N/S flexible brake hoses situated on N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes from centre of vehicle to both O/S and N/S flexible brake hoses situated on N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,950 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 89,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,356 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,167 miles

spare tyre flat

transer box mounting bush separating

Fail 26 Nov 2014 52,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level too high

spare tyre flat

transer box mounting bush separating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls + edges of tread

slight bind at offside front brake

spare tyre flat

transfer box mounting bush split

Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls + edges of tread

slight bind at offside front brake

spare tyre flat

transfer box mounting bush split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,372 miles

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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AA09 BAB is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 88,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA09 BAB, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA09 BAB is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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