Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter are: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (40% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (38.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (28.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (2012)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.5% first-time pass rate

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

25.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.49

Over 10 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 56k–111k

For context

These stats describe 130 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 130 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 40%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · …

Tyre wear 28.6%

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 17.8%

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 17.6%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Service brake efficiency below requirements

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Before you buy a 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

80,871

typical

56,487

low mileage

110,865

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 56,487 and 110,865 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,487 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,487–110,865 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canters sit.

⚠ Over 149,667 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso Canters are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.49

Avg failures per vehicle

16.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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