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AK04 VUB

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,673 mi
Last recorded196,673 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 196,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 196,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 186,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 160,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 134,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,439 miles

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

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

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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AK04 VUB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK04 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 VUB registered?

AK04 VUB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AK04 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 VUB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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