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AK53 KCC

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,115 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,731 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,983 miles

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

os door mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,660 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 KCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue 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 KCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 KCC registered?

AK53 KCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AK53 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 KCC 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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