What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Mitsubishi L200?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Mitsubishi L200 are: Lamps & Electrics (2.6% risk), Visibility (1.8% risk), Brakes (1.3% risk).

Mitsubishi L200 MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

Based on 19,310 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Mitsubishi L200 has a 13.4% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

13.4%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Mitsubishi L200 vehicles

Based on 19,310 MOT tests

14.6pp below the UK average (28%)

Mitsubishi L200 shows good reliability at this age, with a 13.4% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Mitsubishi L200 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 2.6%

Visibility 1.8%

Brakes 1.3%

Tyres 0.9%

Suspension 0.5%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Mitsubishi L200 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	13.4%	19,310	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	15.6%	100,905	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	27.2%	124,298	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	44.2%	86,734	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	45.9%	74,063	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

Yes. Based on 19,310 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Mitsubishi L200 vehicles have a 13.4% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Mitsubishi L200?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 2.6% failure risk
Visibility — 1.8% failure risk
Brakes — 1.3% failure risk

How can I prepare my Mitsubishi L200 for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Mitsubishi L200, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Mitsubishi L200 Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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