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B15 SXX

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,764 mi
Last recorded170,764 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 170,764 miles

downpipe mounting bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre low inner edge

wear front discs

Fail 3 Feb 2017 170,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

downpipe mounting bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre low inner edge

wear front discs

Pass 10 Feb 2016 154,626 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel nearing limit

nearside headlight output reduced

offside headlight on definition limit

offside wiper deteriorated

wear both front drop link bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2016 154,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lower by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel nearing limit

nearside headlight output reduced

offside headlight on definition limit

offside wiper deteriorated

wear both front drop link bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,140 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 131,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,318 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 123,318 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,380 miles

Oil leak

enging mangment light on

Fail 14 Jan 2012 114,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

enging mangment light on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,552 miles

Oil leak

both frount tyres worn on iner edges

o/s/r disk corried pads low

rear numberplat deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both frount tyres worn on iner edges

o/s/r disk corried pads low

rear numberplat deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,443 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,817 miles

Nearside rear tyre appears low on pressure.

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

Offside front tyre appears low on pressure and has a nail in the tread.

Oil level low.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside rear tyre appears low on pressure.

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

Offside front tyre appears low on pressure and has a nail in the tread.

Oil level low.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,500 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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B15 SXX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B15 SXX, 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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B15 SXX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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