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AV03 EPP

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,208 mi
Last recorded160,208 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 160,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2015 160,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 160,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 151,762 miles

Engine mangement light ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight knocking noise on O/S front suspension

Fail 23 Apr 2014 151,760 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine mangement light ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight knocking noise on O/S front suspension

Pass 23 Apr 2013 144,334 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 144,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 132,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 54,745 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,032 miles

Front tyres are fairly worn on inner shoulders.

Headlamp aims adjusted during test.

Tapping noise from belt area of engine.

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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AV03 EPP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV03 EPP, 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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AV03 EPP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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