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YX03 ZRK

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,926 mi
Last recorded83,926 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZRK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

engine oil sump leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2015 83,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

engine oil sump leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 76,062 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

FUEL FILLER NECK JUBILEE CLIPS SPLIT

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL FILTER CORRODED LEAKING

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 67,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 58,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,255 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 40,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,238 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 31,235 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 26,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,146 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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YX03 ZRK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 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 YX03 ZRK, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX03 ZRK registered?

YX03 ZRK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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