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AV52 SJY

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,708 mi
Last recorded158,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 SJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 158,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 154,112 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 154,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 149,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,743 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 5 Jan 2012 108,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,410 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,490 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 59,490 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 48,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,349 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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AV52 SJY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV52 SJY, 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 AV52 SJY registered?

AV52 SJY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AV52 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 SJY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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