MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,812 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake arm on caliper (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak on rear of engine ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake arm on caliper (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak on rear of engine ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre cracking and perishing
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
front track rod end + ball joint dust covers deteriorating
osr tyre tread cracking
steel wheel fitted to nsr of vehicle
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
front track rod end + ball joint dust covers deteriorating
osr tyre tread cracking
steel wheel fitted to nsr of vehicle
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Brake pipes painted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre perishing
osf tyre perishing in tread
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre perishing
osf tyre perishing in tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steel brake pipes have been painted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steel brake pipes have been painted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust bracket corroded but still supported
n/s chassis rail damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine man/light on
exhaust joint rusty
front brake discs getting thin
front number plate started to deteriorate
oil leak
rear brake discs pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 DMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 AO03 DMV, 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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AO03 DMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 March 2003.
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