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CK03 KLC

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 138,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 134,755 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 134,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,237 miles

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

child seat fitted to osr belt not checked

front number plate deteriorating

hand brake high

movement in nsf anti roll bar drop link

oil leak

rear fog light switch sticks

underbody and brakepipe corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,237 miles

child seat fitted to osr belt not checked

front number plate deteriorating

hand brake high

movement in nsf anti roll bar drop link

oil leak

rear fog light switch sticks

underbody and brakepipe corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 124,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 124,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 119,197 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Both rear shock absorbers misty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 119,197 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Both rear shock absorbers misty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 114,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 114,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 109,699 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)

both front springs corroded

front pads look low

Fail 17 Mar 2009 109,699 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both front springs corroded

front pads look low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 102,167 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to minimum

offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 15 Mar 2008 102,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to minimum

offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,361 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 90,361 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r hand and footbrake slow to reach %

Pass 14 Mar 2006 72,886 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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CK03 KLC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CK03 KLC, 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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CK03 KLC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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