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CK53 AFF

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,866 mi
Last recorded178,866 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 178,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brakes slightly imbalanced and fluctuating

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear parking brake just met requirements 18%

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 178,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brakes slightly imbalanced and fluctuating

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 167,898 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors, inner and outer wheel arches (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors, inner and outer wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 167,897 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors, inner and outer wheel arches (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors, inner and outer wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 156,084 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc backing plates corroded all

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear seats removed at time of test

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2015 156,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake discs backing plates corroded all

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear seats missing seat belts loose

Pass 6 Jan 2014 145,508 miles

oil light flashing

rear arches corroding

rear brake backing plates corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension covered in surface rust

Fail 31 Dec 2013 145,508 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil light flashing

rear arches corroding

rear brake backing plates corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 15 Jan 2013 135,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 123,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,534 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 84,060 miles

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

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

slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,060 miles

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

slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,020 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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CK53 AFF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CK53 AFF, 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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CK53 AFF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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