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AY59 YRO

2009 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Canter89,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YRO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,253 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 127,962 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 125,976 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 125,976 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,440 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 106,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 95,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,164 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,077 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,485 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,783 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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AY59 YRO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,890 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 AY59 YRO, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY59 YRO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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