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AK53 EHC

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,906 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,344 miles

Advise engine management light on and tapping noise from engine

Advise offside front tyre down to 2mm on inner edge and starting to crack around tread

Advise offside rear wheel binding slightly

Advise rear brake discs look corroded through wheels

Advise small cracks around circumference of tread on offside rear tyre

Advise steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,259 miles

1/ ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON 2/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 3/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,550 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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AK53 EHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK53 EHC, 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 AK53 EHC registered?

AK53 EHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 EHC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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