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AK03 ZCF

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 133,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 133,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Sep 2012 120,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 106,830 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,077 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,076 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 ZCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

AK03 ZCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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