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KV51 CWT

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,731 mi
Last recorded127,731 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 CWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,595 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 May 2016 109,598 miles

both front upper inner wing panels corroded ( seat anchor points ) - close to limit

cuts & low depth nearside rear inner tyre

offside front chassis member corroded

park brake travel high

Fail 4 May 2016 109,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

both front upper inner wing panels corroded ( seat anchor points ) - close to limit

cuts & low depth nearside rear inner tyre

offside front chassis member corroded

park brake travel high

Pass 6 May 2015 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside front fog light deteriorated - rear exhaust section corroded - cuts to offside front tyre wall

Fail 6 May 2015 103,053 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside front fog light deteriorated - rear exhaust section corroded - cuts to offside front tyre wall

Fail 12 May 2014 95,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail nearside rear inner tyre

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 12 May 2014 95,110 miles

nail nearside rear inner tyre

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,315 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 84,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,887 miles

70% rear brake imbalance - offside door mirror damaged - park brake travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,034 miles

Advise drivers seat insecure,play n\s\f track rod end.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 64,537 miles

Advise,chip windscreen.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,534 miles

23% inbalance accross front brakes

Oil leak

both rear inner tyres low on tread depth

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2007 5,110 miles

Advise,chip in windscreen,o\s\f mirror cracked.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,439 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chip in windscreen ( zone B )

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2006 43,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chip in windscreen ( zone B )

drivers door mirror cracked

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 CWT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV51 CWT, 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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What year was KV51 CWT registered?

KV51 CWT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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