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AU04 UJC

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 139,982 miles

Amber engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Feb 2017 139,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear spring close to shock absorber

Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 121,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,243 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,384 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,913 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,560 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,555 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,555 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,926 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,126 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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AU04 UJC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU04 UJC, 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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AU04 UJC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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