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DA54 BBU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,226 mi
Last recorded148,226 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 BBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion front radiator crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 148,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion front radiator crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 129,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,326 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 26,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 19,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 15,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,839 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 13,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,084 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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DA54 BBU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 DA54 BBU, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA54 BBU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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