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AO53 YYL

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,809 mi
Last recorded55,809 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YYL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,809 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusting

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Indicator Fading

Fail 8 Oct 2016 55,809 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusting

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Indicator Fading

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,818 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusted

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips And Scratches On Windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front tyre valves perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,536 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 35,545 miles

engine management lamp on

n/s rear wheel stiff to turn

Fail 29 Oct 2011 35,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

n/s rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,626 miles

engine management lamp on

o/s headlamp deteriorated [water in lamp] but beam pattern and output ok

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,760 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,461 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 18,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 15,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AO53 YYL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black 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 AO53 YYL, 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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AO53 YYL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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