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AF03 KAA

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,032 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 91,032 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,974 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

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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AF03 KAA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF03 KAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 KAA registered?

AF03 KAA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 KAA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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