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2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,403 mi
Last recorded148,403 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 CFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,092 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 143,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 138,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 138,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,513 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,028 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 116,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 63,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,421 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,467 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 48,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,133 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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CV51 CFU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 CV51 CFU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV51 CFU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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