Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (2012)
2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter falls slightly below the UK average with a 76.9% first-time pass rate, and one in four of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a commercial workhorse that relies on safe braking and structural integrity. This is a truck that demands careful inspection before purchase.
At nearly 89,000 miles on average, these Canters show moderate wear for their age, but the real issue is the high advisory rate of 16.7 per vehicle, suggesting systematic maintenance gaps across the fleet. Before committing to one, have an independent heavy-vehicle specialist run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition, suspension wear, and chassis integrity—don't rely on MOT history alone.
What to check before buying a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 56,487 and 110,865 miles.
2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road
58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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38.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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28.6%
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.4%
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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22.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.5%
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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