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CE53 VCT

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,437 mi
Last recorded176,437 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 176,437 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 176,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 163,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 152,229 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 152,229 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 140,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 140,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,424 miles

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

rear brake discs have reduced contact area due to corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,443 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2012 126,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Mar 2011 115,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,138 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing badly inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,155 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,000 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 VCT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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