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AF09 LYA

2009 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,301 mi
Last recorded145,301 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi L20088,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 145,301 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside tread

Fail 8 Dec 2025 145,301 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside tread

Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,853 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2023 133,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside tread

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,762 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s front tyre wearing on outside tread

Fail 16 Dec 2022 124,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

n/s front tyre wearing on outside tread

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 105,704 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,481 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside tread

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Slight play in drivers door hinge

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Slight play in drivers door hinge

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 63,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,532 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AF09 LYA is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF09 LYA, 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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AF09 LYA is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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