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AP03 PZA

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 PZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 120,101 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 120,101 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn & pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,633 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades have started to split

centre stop light n/w

the o/s/r brake disc is worn and pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,983 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 PZA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 PZA registered?

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

Is AP03 PZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 PZA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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