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CV53 SZO

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,643 mi
Last recorded113,643 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 SZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 113,643 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 113,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads low.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,165 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 72,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2008 49,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 42,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,751 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CV53 SZO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CV53 SZO, 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 CV53 SZO registered?

CV53 SZO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is CV53 SZO safe to buy?

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