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CP03 KBZ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 KBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,639 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,951 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 37,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 37,689 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Engine light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 28,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 26,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 23,712 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 19,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,400 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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CP03 KBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CP03 KBZ, 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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What year was CP03 KBZ registered?

CP03 KBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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