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GK59 VCF

2009 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Canter89,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 137,112 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 137,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 126,581 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 126,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,325 miles

slight play in steering joints

Fail 30 Jul 2021 105,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,474 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,197 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,081 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 61,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,901 miles

EML ON

Fail 6 Dec 2016 52,901 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,252 miles

NSF deep cuts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle very dirty underneath

Fail 7 Dec 2015 48,252 miles

NSF deep cuts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle very dirty underneath

Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,269 miles

BOTH REAR INNER TYRES FLAT

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE

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

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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GK59 VCF 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 60%.

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 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 GK59 VCF, 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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What year was GK59 VCF registered?

GK59 VCF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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