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AV03 UOT

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,246 miles

E. M. L. on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills at rear

Fail 11 Mar 2021 110,246 miles

E. M. L. on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 100,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,187 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 91,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limit and o/s heavily perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,384 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,378 miles

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

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

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

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 2 Jan 2013 59,654 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,814 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,897 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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AV03 UOT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV03 UOT, 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 AV03 UOT registered?

AV03 UOT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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