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BK54 RFZ

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,711 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 115,711 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,222 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 103,222 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,130 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,659 miles

front brake pads close to 1.5mm offside front c.v boot slightly worn/leaking grease

Fail 28 Oct 2019 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads close to 1.5mm offside front c.v boot slightly worn/leaking grease

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,100 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,650 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,702 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,112 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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BK54 RFZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK54 RFZ, 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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BK54 RFZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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