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DA12 MEV

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,010 mi
Last recorded165,010 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter75,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MEV
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 165,010 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 165,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning roof cab side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has nail

Fail 24 Sep 2021 133,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning roof cab side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has nail

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,001 miles

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

Offside Front light cluster damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,575 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Various bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre flat ()

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,798 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DA12 MEV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 75,164 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 DA12 MEV, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA12 MEV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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