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AF03 UGL

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,523 mi
Last recorded48,523 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UGL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 44,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,185 miles

Offside Front tyre cut in tread/worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,528 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,331 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,578 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,213 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,560 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 UGL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

AF03 UGL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AF03 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UGL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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