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Mitsubishi L200 (2020)

2,779 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Mitsubishi L200

CarHunch analysed 2,779 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi L200. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Mitsubishi L200 is a reliable pickup with an 89.7% first-time pass rate, sitting comfortably 9.7 points above the UK average—a solid sign of build quality. The dangerous defect rate of 8.6% is reassuringly low, meaning structural or safety failures are genuinely rare in this cohort.

At 45,355 miles median, these L200s are running well below the typical age-adjusted expectancy for a four-year-old vehicle, suggesting either light use or strong owner care. With just 0.43 average failures per vehicle and 2.5 advisories, most owners will encounter routine maintenance items rather than major repairs—check service history carefully before buying and budget for typical wear items on the suspension and seals.

The 2020 Mitsubishi L200 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
89.7%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
8.6%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.43
Over 3.3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
45k
Middle half: 31k–63k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,779 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,779 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 24.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Tyre wear 18.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Other issues 5.9%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension & steering 3.5%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Mitsubishi L200

Based on MOT data from 2,779 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 119,744 Mitsubishi L200 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 26.6%
31,862
White 18.4%
21,989
Grey 14.1%
16,851
Silver 12.8%
15,348
Red 10.2%
12,233
Blue 9.3%
11,154
Green 7.1%
8,499
Brown 0.8%
899
Orange 0.5%
607
Yellow 0.1%
144
Purple 0.1%
101
Beige 0%
57

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mitsubishi L200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

45,355
typical
31,401
low mileage
63,267
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi L200 vehicles fall between 31,401 and 63,267 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 31,401 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 31,401–63,267 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mitsubishi L200s sit.
⚠ Over 85,410 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mitsubishi L200 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mitsubishi L200s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,479 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

2,600 2,479 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.43
Avg failures per vehicle
2.5
Avg advisories per vehicle
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