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MV04 KUU

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3889cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,997 mi
Last recorded158,997 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 KUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 158,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 157,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,028 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2017 131,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box link rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 124,026 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken. (1.2.1e)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,928 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,348 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,561 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 29,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MV04 KUU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,889cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 MV04 KUU, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV04 KUU registered?

MV04 KUU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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