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AP03 PYZ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,294 mi
Last recorded126,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 PYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 126,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,908 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,660 miles

front and rear no plates started to fade

front pads and discs corroding

n s f wishbone bush started to crack

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,905 miles

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,392 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,193 miles

Both rear tyres 'Feathering' on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,381 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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AP03 PYZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP03 PYZ, 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 AP03 PYZ registered?

AP03 PYZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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