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A13 LSG

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,747 mi
Last recorded44,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 44,747 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 44,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,402 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 38,402 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 37,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 36,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,129 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2013 30,824 miles

os front brake hose starting to perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 23,043 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

Pass 6 May 2011 27,352 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 7 May 2010 25,103 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 25,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 23,233 miles

both front tyres on 3/2point5mm. nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 22 May 2008 20,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,208 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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A13 LSG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 LSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A13 LSG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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