2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,473 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.3% in the 90-120k group versus 4.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 196 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 182 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 125 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.7% | 122 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 70 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 144 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 3 | Washers | 86 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 85 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 56 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 37 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.7% | 749 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 669 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 245 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 202 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.2% | 186 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.1% | 184 |
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 | 1,049 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,467 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 782 | 10.1% |
| 90-120k | 138 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 1,407 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 1,539 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 1,467 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto
Before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
- Brakes (2.8% 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.
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 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Autos pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 4,473 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2020 L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,473 MOT tests. 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.