2018 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 3.0L Diesel · KU18 DXS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 58,533 miles shows the vehicle passing only six days after a significant failure. This failure included critical issues such as a missing offside front road wheel fixing and brake efficiency below legal requirements. While these immediate hazards were rectified, the presence of new advisories for a frayed seat belt, damaged windscreen, and window suggests that the owner typically addresses defects only when they pose an imminent threat of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle profile, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between February 2021 and February 2026, the vehicle covered 32,267 miles, showing a steady rate of use. However, the low mileage does not translate to high-quality upkeep. For instance, the 2023 test at 42,755 miles flagged low rear tyres, and the 2021 test noted a worn offside tyre, indicating that basic consumable maintenance is frequently neglected until the annual inspection deadline. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system and wheel assemblies due to the 2026 failure regarding low brake efficiency and a missing wheel bolt. The mechanical inspection should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers that may have caused the previous efficiency drop. The frayed offside front seat belt webbing requires replacement as it is a documented safety risk. Additionally, the recurring issues with wiper blades and glass damage suggest a lack of general cosmetic attention, which warrants a thorough check to ensure no hidden structural cracks in the glass or wiper arm linkages exist beyond the recorded advisories.