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AF03 KDN

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,405 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,849 miles

Exhaust deteriated

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all anti roll bar links bushes perished

speedometer not working

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust deteriated

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all anti roll bar links bushes perished

speedometer not working

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,746 miles

front and rear brake discs looking worn and corroded

front brake pads looking very low

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner tread

wipers poor in operation

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,705 miles

auxillary drive belt perished/split

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,278 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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AF03 KDN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KDN, 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 AF03 KDN registered?

AF03 KDN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AF03 KDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 KDN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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