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LK51 DWA

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 DWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,240 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 96,062 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,696 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit, wearing unevenly. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,016 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,578 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 53,578 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,356 miles

Minor cut to Nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre appears slightly distorted around inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 46,356 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Minor cut to Nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre appears slightly distorted around inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,958 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,133 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 24,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,513 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 19,513 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 11,374 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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LK51 DWA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 LK51 DWA, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK51 DWA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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