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GN56 FKV

2006 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,786 mi
Last recorded161,786 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Canter89,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 FKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 161,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 161,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 161,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 161,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 149,048 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 149,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,421 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 142,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 135,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut to inner wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,110 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,554 miles

Battery poorley secured

Nearside of front bumper damaged and poorley secured

Nearside rear inner tyre low on tread and cuts in tread

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear section of exhaust missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery poorley secured

Nearside of front bumper damaged and poorley secured

Nearside rear inner tyre low on tread and cuts in tread

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear section of exhaust missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,026 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GN56 FKV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 89,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN56 FKV, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN56 FKV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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