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DE04 FZU

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 141,470 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2023 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 94,552 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2022 94,552 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 70,205 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 48,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,837 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,752 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,724 miles

front n/s drop link bushes splitting

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,022 miles

front plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 20 Mar 2007 17,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front plate starting to de-laminate

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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DE04 FZU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DE04 FZU, 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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DE04 FZU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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