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DF04 VDR

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,136 mi
Last recorded53,136 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VDR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,136 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Rear discs corroded

brake fluid appears to be green

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,619 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,163 miles

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 1 Jul 2009 7,497 miles

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 3 Jul 2008 6,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,103 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 4,103 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DF04 VDR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF04 VDR, 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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What year was DF04 VDR registered?

DF04 VDR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DF04 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 VDR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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