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AK03 DTF

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,941 mi
Last recorded97,941 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,416 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER ONE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,232 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER ONE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR ONES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,515 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,164 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust mount broke

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,432 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,916 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,837 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,400 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 62,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,798 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,995 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK03 DTF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK03 DTF, 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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AK03 DTF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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