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KX08 DKN

2008 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Canter80,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 DKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,623 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 63,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front sill corroded not within 30cms of any prescribed areas

Pass 3 May 2024 56,790 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rear of battery (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 56,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired pivot bar too weak [bending instead of moving valve] (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play part of drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis behind battery (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rearmost, marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch of cab, multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired mid section inner (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired mid section inner (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

EML on but built before testable 01/07/2008

Fuel tank slightly loose straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,675 miles

Offside Front seat mount area corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 51,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front seat mount area corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,676 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 48,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,776 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush in spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 42,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush in spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,806 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 39,790 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering link rod from steering box drop arm. Rearmost joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,568 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 33,540 miles

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,516 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,741 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 22,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,114 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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KX08 DKN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 80,069 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 KX08 DKN, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX08 DKN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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