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KV51 CUX

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 CUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 144,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,805 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 139,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All front ball joint dust covers are perished

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

Pass 6 May 2014 119,141 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 119,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,075 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 102,039 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,321 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side headlight cracked and wet inside

Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side headlight cracked and wet inside

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight lens cracked & damp inside

rear no plate loose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,039 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 63,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

off side headlight cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,013 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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KV51 CUX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 KV51 CUX, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV51 CUX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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