2019 Mitsubishi L200 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Mitsubishi L200 passed 89.5% of its 33,326 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.8 percentage points better than pick-up trucks of a similar age, which fail at 13.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and brakes (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 1,170 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.5% once past 150k — 3.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 18.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 1,956 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 1,465 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 1,298 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.3% | 766 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 581 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 237 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 1,170 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,051 |
| 3 | Wipers | 1,026 |
| 4 | Washers | 581 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 528 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 449 |
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 | 18.0% | 6,011 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.1% | 5,695 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.9% | 1,960 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.8% | 1,595 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 1,352 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 891 |
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 | 8,026 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 14,801 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 7,355 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,336 | 15.4% |
| 120-150k | 637 | 19.0% |
| 150k+ | 171 | 20.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 354 | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 8,535 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 8,469 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 8,090 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 7,878 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 L200
On a 2019 L200, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.4% 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 (3.9% 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 2019 Mitsubishi L200s pass their MOT?
89.5% of the 33,326 2019 Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi L200?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).
Does the 2019 L200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 20.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 33,326 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.