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AK03 ZBZ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 121,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 98,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 86,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 86,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,562 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,018 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBZ, 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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What year was AK03 ZBZ registered?

AK03 ZBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 ZBZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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