2015 Mitsubishi L200 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 40,257 MOT tests, the 2015 Mitsubishi L200 recorded an 82.8% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points better than pick-up trucks of a similar age, which fail at 19.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.1% of all tests — 5.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, position lamp and rear fog lamp — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 2,739 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 23.1% versus 9.7%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 5,289 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 2,947 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 1,633 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.0% | 1,603 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 1,138 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.3% | 919 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,739 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,565 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 2,046 |
| 4 | Wipers | 1,296 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,124 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 932 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.3% | 11,780 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.0% | 6,847 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.2% | 4,913 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 2,917 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.2% | 2,488 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 2,112 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,555 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 10,251 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 15,055 | 17.4% |
| 90-120k | 8,976 | 20.3% |
| 120-150k | 3,215 | 22.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,200 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,204 | 13.8% |
| 2022 | 8,232 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 8,113 | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 7,979 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 7,729 | 20.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 L200
On a 2015 L200, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Mitsubishi L200s pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 40,257 2015 Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Mitsubishi L200?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests, followed by brakes (7.3%).
Does the 2015 L200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 40,257 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.