Mitsubishi L200: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 4.7% of Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,874 | 12.6% |
| 2005 | 5,897 | 11.8% |
| 2006 | 31,716 | 11.2% |
| 2007 | 27,578 | 10.8% |
| 2008 | 17,945 | 10.5% |
| 2009 | 15,835 | 10.0% |
| 2010 | 23,018 | 8.3% |
| 2014 | 29,833 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.