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BP04 ATU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,585 mi
Last recorded194,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ATU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2019 194,585 miles

Brake performance not tested Severe fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded.

Corrosion on prescribed areas and components.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 183,189 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

condition both headlamp glasses and intensity of aims

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

fluctuation on front brakes

uneven wear on both front tyres and 2mm inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2017 183,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of main brake pipe to flexi hose(yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link worn(yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of main brake pipe to flexi hose(yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link worn(yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 2mm

condition both headlamp glasses and intensity of aims

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

fluctuation on front brakes

uneven wear on both front tyres and 2mm inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 169,079 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode / coated grased

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode / coated grased

Fail 4 Jan 2017 169,079 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode / coated grased

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode / coated grased

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 145,095 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight perishing

Nearside Front off side brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode / coated

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes from cylinders to main feed starting to corrode /coated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 145,095 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight perishing

Nearside Front off side brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode / coated

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

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes from cylinders to main feed starting to corrode /coated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 127,097 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 121,009 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 113,836 miles

1. slight play in rack 2 both front tyres wearing on inside edges 3 corrosion to brake pipes 4 slight corrosion under car

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 103,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,806 miles

codensation in both headlights

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 51,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,051 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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BP04 ATU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP04 ATU, 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 ATU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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