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CA03 YZT

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,894 mi
Last recorded60,894 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YZT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 60,894 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2023 60,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,217 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 48,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 241,215 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge / side wall slightly perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2012

side walls cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,080 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 18,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,733 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,269 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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CA03 YZT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA03 YZT, 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 CA03 YZT registered?

CA03 YZT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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