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AO52 YBM

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,788 mi
Last recorded103,788 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,788 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,788 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,464 miles

Advise offside front brake flexi starting to perish

Advise bonnet incorrect colour

Advise near side rear brake pads appear low, and discs in very poor condition, recommend replacement

Advise near side wing mirror glass cracked

Advise plastic sill protectors fitted

Advise very slight play in near side front wheel bearing

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres wearing low, and badly on inner edge, not below legal limit but recommend replacement

Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise bonnet incorrect colour

Advise near side rear brake pads appear low, and discs in very poor condition, recommend replacement

Advise near side wing mirror glass cracked

Advise offside front brake flexi starting to perish

Advise plastic sill protectors fitted

Advise very slight play in near side front wheel bearing

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres wearing low, and badly on inner edge, not below legal limit but recommend replacement

Pass 24 May 2010 64,270 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 44,656 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,532 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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AO52 YBM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AO52 YBM, 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 AO52 YBM registered?

AO52 YBM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AO52 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 YBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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