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AV53 FML

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FML
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,083 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,729 miles

plastic outer sill panel covers fitted to o/s and n/s

slight brake drag at n/s front and o/s rear

Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,047 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,047 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,587 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 50,306 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,487 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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AV53 FML is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 FML, 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 AV53 FML registered?

AV53 FML is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 FML shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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