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AD03 AKV

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 148,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 141,237 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 141,237 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 131,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,472 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 123,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 109,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 109,945 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,300 miles

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

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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AD03 AKV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 AKV, 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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What year was AD03 AKV registered?

AD03 AKV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is AD03 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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