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AK03 OME

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 94,445 miles

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2020 94,443 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,623 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some other components

Fail 27 Apr 2019 92,623 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp covers slightly faded/clouded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some other components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & n/s/r (adv rplc) (2.4.G.2)

EM light is on

Front headlamp covers fading

surface rust under the vehicle and on some brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp covers slightly faded some suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,982 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Showing Signs Of Deterioration

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both Rear Tyre's Showing Signs Of Deterioration

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,392 miles

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

anti roll bar links slightly distorted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,769 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 13,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,632 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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AK03 OME is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK03 OME, 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 OME is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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