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AO03 DMV

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 93,812 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2018 93,744 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 89,341 miles

oil leak on engine

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

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 3 May 2016 82,516 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,293 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Brake pipes painted

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,722 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 64,159 miles

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

steel brake pipes have been painted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,032 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2007 34,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,430 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,244 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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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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