Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% 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 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter reliable?

Based on MOT data from 208 vehicles, the 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 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 (2016)

Q: What are common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter are: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (44.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (44.5% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (38.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

208 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter matches the UK average MOT pass rate at 80.8%, which is solid for a commercial vehicle of this age. However, nearly one in four (22.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for buyers prioritising safety—this is well above typical thresholds and warrants a pre-purchase inspection.

At 82,130 miles average, these Canters have seen moderate use for their age, though mileage varies widely across the cohort. The 1.55 average failures per vehicle and 9.5 advisories suggest these are workhorses that accumulate minor wear issues; if you're buying one, budget for routine maintenance and get a detailed history check to understand what those advisories represent.

We have limited data for the 2016 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

81.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.55

Over 7.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 52k–98k

For context

These stats describe 208 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 208 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 44.9%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

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

Other issues 38.6%

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

Tyre wear 37.5%

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Outer 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.

Brake wear 12.6%

Service brake efficiency below requirements

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

Lighting 10.6%

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Based on MOT data from 208 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.6% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	206	81.6%	1.55

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,294 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 84.8%

2,792

Green 3.4%

112

Black 2.4%

Silver 2.4%

Blue 2.3%

Red 2%

Grey 1.4%

Yellow 0.7%

Orange 0.3%

Maroon 0.2%

Purple 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

69,569

typical

52,272

low mileage

98,401

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter vehicles fall between 52,272 and 98,401 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,272 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.

✓ 52,272–98,401 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canters sit.

⚠ Over 132,841 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canters are still active.

127 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.55

Avg failures per vehicle

9.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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