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BK03 URS

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,011 mi
Last recorded241,011 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 URS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 241,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 230,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise brake fluid low

advise front brake pads are low

advise interior mirroe loose

advise o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 223,137 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 222,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 200,312 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 187,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 169,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 150,793 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 135,001 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 134,878 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2009 121,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,410 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,410 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,205 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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BK03 URS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK03 URS, 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 BK03 URS registered?

BK03 URS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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