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BG04 KXM

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,895 mi
Last recorded131,895 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,895 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake brake effort low

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake brake effort low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 118,310 miles

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever pulled forward

eml on

Fail 17 May 2018 118,310 miles

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

Front both wipers poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever pulled forward

eml on

Pass 3 May 2017 112,447 miles

EML ON

NSF AND OSF TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

OSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 112,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML ON

NSF AND OSF TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

OSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 105,796 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 105,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,560 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

engine light is on

front brake discs are in poor condition

front wiper blades are in poor condition

n/s and the o/s headlamp images are very poor and faint

n/s and the o/s headlamp lenses are badly missted over

oil leak

screw in the o/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 98,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

engine light is on

front brake discs are in poor condition

front wiper blades are in poor condition

n/s and the o/s headlamp images are very poor and faint

n/s and the o/s headlamp lenses are badly missted over

oil leak

screw in the o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,851 miles

Engine Management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,851 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine Management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,686 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,296 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges possible tracking

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,946 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,197 miles

Both rear tyres getting low outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,503 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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BG04 KXM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BG04 KXM, 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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BG04 KXM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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