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BP04 ARU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ARU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 95,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,832 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,261 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 61,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 51,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,498 miles

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

e m l light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,776 miles

eml light on

Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,775 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,106 miles

eml light on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 47,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,890 miles

EML Light on

front number plate is cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,477 miles

advise eml light on

advise nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,700 miles

nearside door mirror damaged & taped uo. also glass mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,449 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,449 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn to 3mm

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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BP04 ARU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP04 ARU, 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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BP04 ARU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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