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DK16 VLU

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter71,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 VLU
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,247 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 101,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 91,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 86,612 miles

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

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

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 80,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,175 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,331 miles

Large stonechip in bottom left hand corner of screen

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Large stonechip in bottom left hand corner of screen

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

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

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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DK16 VLU is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DK16 VLU, 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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What year was DK16 VLU registered?

DK16 VLU is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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