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AV16 VEF

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter71,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VEF
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 112,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 112,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp inopperative

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,655 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 91,655 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,875 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/75/16c 8 ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2/both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (both rear brakes look as if they have been hot at some stage) (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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AV16 VEF is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 71,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV16 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV16 VEF is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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