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CP03 KBX

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,375 mi
Last recorded186,375 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 KBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 186,375 miles

Battery is secured to the vehicle by use of cable ties

Both outer sill condition not checked due to covers being fitted

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Fuel pipes at fuel tank area are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes where attached to trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 186,241 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at nearside of fuel tank area and at offside to flexi hose area (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery is secured to the vehicle by use of cable ties

Both outer sill condition not checked due to covers being fitted

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Fuel pipes at fuel tank area are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes where attached to trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 171,919 miles

Battery secured to vehicle by use of cable tie

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear near fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6 mm on inner edge

Oil leak from engine area

Outer sills not checked due to covers being fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2016 171,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On inside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Battery secured to vehicle by use of cable tie

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear near fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6 mm on inner edge

Oil leak from engine area

Outer sills not checked due to covers being fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 159,530 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 159,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 147,315 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 147,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,765 miles

n/s/f top mount slightly notchy

Fail 18 Jun 2013 132,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f top mount slightly notchy

Fail 15 Jun 2013 132,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 101,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,314 miles

both rear tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

battery is insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,421 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 38,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

windscreen has a crack at the very bottom o/s

Pass 23 May 2008 38,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen has a crack at the very bottom o/s

Fail 11 May 2007 30,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 30,626 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 22,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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CP03 KBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP03 KBX, 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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CP03 KBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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