MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,688 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear shocks corroded
plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear shocks corroded
plastic covers fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic covers and under trays fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s front (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s front (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
EML on, head lamp lenses deteriorated, rear number plate deteriorating
oil leak, multi guards fitted, suspension components corroded
rear brake pipes corroded, surface corrosion within prescribed areas
rear tyre valves cracking, front coil springs corroded
EML on and slow reving, o/s window in-op, brake noise and hand brake travel, wiper torn, rear number plat deteriorating, body damaged, oil leak, multi guards fitted, uneven wear to o/s front tyre inner edge at limit 195/60/15
n/s rear tyre valve damaged, suspension components rusty, o/s c.v.boot clip missing, c.v. joint clicking noise, head lamp lenses deteriorated and poor images
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EML on and slow reving, o/s window in-op, brake noise and hand brake travel, wiper torn, rear number plat deteriorating, body damaged, oil leak, multi guards fitted, uneven wear to o/s front tyre inner edge at limit 195/60/15
n/s rear tyre valve damaged, suspension components rusty, o/s c.v.boot clip missing, c.v. joint clicking noise, head lamp lenses deteriorated and poor images
body damaged, rear number plate minor deterioration , exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, oil leak, dip images poor
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
body damaged, rear number plate minor deterioration , exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, oil leak, dip images poor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box joint has corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box joint has corrosion
n/s front top mount movment and noise, exhaust deteriorated, multi guards fitted, oil leak, front tyres uneven wear, o/s front flexy deteriorated, bottom ball joint boots det.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
n/s front top mount movment and noise, exhaust deteriorated, multi guards fitted, oil leak, front tyres uneven wear, o/s front flexy deteriorated, bottom ball joint boots det.
multi guards fitted, oil leak, n/s rear brake binding, front coil springs rusty
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
multi guards fitted, oil leak, n/s rear brake binding, front coil springs rusty
front discs pitted close to limit, front pads worn, and minor bind, surface corrosion to underside.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front discs pitted close to limit, front pads worn, and minor bind, surface corrosion to underside.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyers cracking sid wall
both rear tyers cracking sid wall
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CU03 VWD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 CU03 VWD, 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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CU03 VWD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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