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DS02 KVR

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

Red Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 74,951 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,493 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 73,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,137 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 72,137 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 711,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 711,649 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,793 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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DS02 KVR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in Red with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS02 KVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS02 KVR registered?

DS02 KVR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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