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BC04 KNJ

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,991 mi
Last recorded120,991 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 KNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,991 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 120,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 120,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,500 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,465 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges also have minor age cracking

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,402 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BC04 KNJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 BC04 KNJ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 KNJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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