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AF04 ZVH

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 ZVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,300 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,271 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,270 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no. plate has slight staining

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,633 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front and rear no. plates have slight staining

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,313 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 67,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 39,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AF04 ZVH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 AF04 ZVH, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF04 ZVH registered?

AF04 ZVH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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