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AJ54 SSU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 151,910 miles

Engine management lamp indicates a fault

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox side

Rear Wiper needs changing

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

Pass 21 May 2015 149,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 149,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 149,205 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 124,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 113,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 48,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,252 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,191 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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AJ54 SSU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AJ54 SSU, 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 AJ54 SSU registered?

AJ54 SSU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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The MOT history for AJ54 SSU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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