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CV03 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 146,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 134,902 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 134,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,105 miles

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

Rear brake disc backplates are extremely corrosive.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc backplates are extremely corrosive.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 112,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 112,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 97,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 55,156 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,534 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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CV03 HWY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV03 HWY, 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 CV03 HWY registered?

CV03 HWY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CV03 HWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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