2012 Mitsubishi L200 · 10,908 MOT tests
2012 Mitsubishi L200 reliability
2012 Mitsubishi L200s fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 22 L200 years (10,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 102,008
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,908
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.9% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Mitsubishi L200
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.5%
- Suspension12%
- Brakes11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Tyres2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.56%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 6.45%
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 4.75%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.01%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.35%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.69%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.64%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (4.61%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.84%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi L200 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 reliable?
2012 Mitsubishi L200s fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 22 L200 years (10,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.56% of tests), position lamp not working (6.45% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Mitsubishi L200 shows 102,008 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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