MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,floors to sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
clutch pipes corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,floors to sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
clutch pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
underside and body has corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint failed also (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
underside and body has corrosion
all brake discs are corroded
both rear tyres cracking in tread area
brake pipes stating to corroded in places
offside front headlight dim
nearside rear pads getting low
offside front coil spring rubbing on inner wing
offside headlight lens slightly dull
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front coil spring slightly rubbing on inner wing
Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated and slightly affecting beam image
nearside rear brake pads worn to about 3mm
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on edges + cuts in n/s/r [195/60/15v]
corrosion + wear on all brake discs
gearbox mounts splitting in cradle
o/s/f strut top sticking
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lamp deteriorated? (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on edges + cuts in n/s/r [195/60/15v]
corrosion + wear on all brake discs
gearbox mounts splitting in cradle
o/s/f strut top sticking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front top suspension mounting seized
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front top suspension mounting seized
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside headlamp slightly faded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
horn is fitted to a fixed switch and not sprung loaded therefore warning must be turned on and then off.
rear brake pipes greased
rear fog lamp can only be turned off by turning lights off
rear brake pipes coated with grease
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear 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)
Front suspension coil springs are in early stages of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre has a max tread depth of 1.6mm+is worn on edges.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre has a max tread depth of 3mm+is worn on inner+outer edges of tread.
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AP04 EKV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 AP04 EKV, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AP04 EKV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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