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BL52 UXH

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,156 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,996 miles

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

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

security of exhaust

Fail 3 Mar 2015 117,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

security of exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,218 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 92,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

front brakes have some imbalance

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,038 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

front brakes have some imbalance

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,941 miles

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Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,678 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both.rear.tyres.worn,on.edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 23,681 miles

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

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

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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BL52 UXH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL52 UXH, 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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BL52 UXH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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