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AJ52 PYU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,637 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated (crazed) not adversly affecting beam image or light output yet

nearside front macpherson strut upper swivel bearing stiff and noisy when turning steering

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Dec 2014 61,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated (crazed) not adversly affecting beam image or light output yet

nearside front macpherson strut upper swivel bearing stiff and noisy when turning steering

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,797 miles

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

power steering belt perished and cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front and rear brake discs have surface rust

Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Front & rear brake discs all have surface corrosion.

N/S/F Tyre perishing/cracking on sidewall

Noted CV joints noisy on full lock, no excessive play found.

Slight bind at rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2010 43,638 miles

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

n/s drive shaft gaiter damp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,638 miles

n/s drive shaft gaiter damp

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,523 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 36,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,529 miles

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

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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AJ52 PYU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AJ52 PYU, 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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AJ52 PYU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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