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CK03 MKZ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,768 mi
Last recorded143,768 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 MKZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 143,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 143,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 140,417 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 140,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 131,403 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 114,180 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,748 miles

front number plate slightly dirty

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,217 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 39,178 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 MKZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK03 MKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK03 MKZ registered?

CK03 MKZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is CK03 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 MKZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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