2009 Mitsubishi L200 · 9,266 MOT tests
2009 Mitsubishi L200 reliability
2009 Mitsubishi L200s fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 L200 years (9,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- 46.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 123,352
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,266
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.4% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi L200
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.2%
- Suspension22.8%
- Brakes15.6%
- Body, chassis and structure13.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Tyres3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.31%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.62%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.53%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rear fog lamp not working 5.99%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened 4.01%
A broken leaf spring can affect how the car sits and handles, so it needs urgent replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (30%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.48%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.82%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.06%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi L200 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 reliable?
2009 Mitsubishi L200s fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 L200 years (9,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.31% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.62% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Mitsubishi L200 shows 123,352 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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