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BC04 KNU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,631 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 95,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,150 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 93,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,000 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,443 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 79,370 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,317 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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BC04 KNU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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