2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto MOT pass rate: 89.2% (3,992 tests)
Is the 2020 L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto getting worse?
Pass rate of 2020-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.8% +1.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 87.4% -2.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 88.3% -0.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2020 L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 182 | 23.5% |
| 2 | Tyres | 156 | 20.2% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 155 | 20.0% |
| 4 | Visibility | 122 | 15.8% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 62 | 8.0% |
| 6 | Suspension | 48 | 6.2% |
All L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,688 | 91.1% | +2.6 pts | 45,167 |
| 2020 (this page) | 3,992 | 89.2% | -0.8 pts | 42,860 |
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FAQs
Is a 2020 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto reliable?
2020-registered examples passed 89.2% of their MOT tests (3,992 tests, 2023–2025), -0.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 6 years old with a median 42,860 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2020 L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto?
The median tested example shows 42,860 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.