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AD52 YLS

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,123 mi
Last recorded180,123 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 180,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 176,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 8 Jan 2018 176,496 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 29 Dec 2016 172,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 29 Dec 2016 172,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Jan 2016 167,746 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 163,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,786 miles

headlight lens discolouered

Fail 9 Jan 2014 158,784 miles

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

headlight lens discolouered

Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,956 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 149,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 145,509 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 141,506 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 141,506 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 138,039 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Jan 2008 135,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 132,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 117,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyes slightly out of shape on inner edge

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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AD52 YLS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 YLS, 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 AD52 YLS registered?

AD52 YLS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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