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CE53 OAV

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,490 mi
Last recorded185,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 185,490 miles

both front light units defused but still some pattern

oil leake

smoke check 0.10

unable to open drivers window

under side corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 174,003 miles

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

both front headlamp aims are starting to de-focus

both the rear brake discs have signs of scoring

surface corrsion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 158,871 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play from nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,727 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 147,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake back plates coroded and damaged

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 140,056 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 140,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 128,079 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 105,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 105,991 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,166 miles

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,811 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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CE53 OAV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE53 OAV, 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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CE53 OAV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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