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SW59 FXA

2009 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,469 mi
Last recorded36,469 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Canter89,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,469 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 36,469 miles

Cab insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,122 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (axle seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 34,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (axle seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,789 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 25,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 25,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section leading silencer holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported flange at silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,231 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 21,064 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SW59 FXA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW59 FXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW59 FXA registered?

SW59 FXA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is SW59 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 FXA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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