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DK08 BGV

2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Grey Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,571 mi
Last recorded147,571 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 BGV
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 147,571 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in king pins

some play in steering linkages

Pass 21 Mar 2022 130,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

some play in steering linkages

Pass 17 Jun 2020 124,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,390 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 122,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear tipper body mounts in poor condition,corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,538 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,507 miles

dent in fuel tank

emission to clean

Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,790 miles

emissions to clean for smoke meter to read

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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DK08 BGV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in Grey with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK08 BGV, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK08 BGV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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