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DA54 KXV

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,153 mi
Last recorded130,153 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 KXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,306 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front headlamps deteriorated

under vehicle general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,161 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap slightly cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,100 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap slightly cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2015 105,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,729 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

offside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

offside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,355 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

condensation in offside front headlamp, only just able to view headlamp pattern

movement in handbrake lever

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear trailing arm bush seperating

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,946 miles

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

damage to offside front headlamp

Fail 9 Nov 2010 57,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to offside front headlamp

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,958 miles

advise nsr tyre perished in sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2009 48,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nsr tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,239 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,455 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 30,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KXV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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