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RK59 XJV

2009 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,615 mi
Last recorded120,615 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Canter89,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhast brake (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in D bushes and drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches corroded around seat and seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 118,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust break (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in drop links and D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 May 2025 118,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust break (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in drop links and D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear drag link joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,180 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,085 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear drag link joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,084 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear drag link joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,117 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in both front king pins

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

Fail 9 Dec 2019 95,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust fliexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,707 miles

Front both front king pins heavily greased

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery has been secured but needs tighten

Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,707 miles

Front both front king pins heavily greased

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wb20 fitted (8.2.2)

battery has been secured but needs tighten

Fail 18 Sep 2017 87,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,555 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

play in steering rack idlers

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,679 miles

EML light on dash

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has minor cut to side wall (marked yellow)

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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RK59 XJV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK59 XJV, 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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RK59 XJV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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