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AK54 GDV

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,594 mi
Last recorded114,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 107,997 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,465 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,402 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

both sills corroded of back edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

both sills corroded of back edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,880 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear axel bushes worn but no excess movement

Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear axel bushes worn but no excess movement

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,926 miles

advise side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

advise slight seepage from offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,926 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

advise slight seepage from offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,049 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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AK54 GDV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AK54 GDV, 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.

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AK54 GDV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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