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LK16 VEL

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter71,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VEL
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,536 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 106,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 106,514 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified particulate filter pressure and temp sensors disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,047 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 101,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,724 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,585 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,584 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,589 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,298 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LK16 VEL is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LK16 VEL, 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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LK16 VEL is a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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