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YX53 YTT

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,880 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 127,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 111,709 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,882 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight bind on n/s/r brake when turning wheel by hand

Fail 8 Feb 2012 101,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight bind on n/s/r brake when turning wheel by hand

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,213 miles

front rear discs in poor condition

os cv boot showing signs of leaks

Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,126 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front rear discs in poor condition

os cv boot showing signs of leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,710 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2009 78,192 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 78,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,652 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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YX53 YTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX53 YTT, 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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YX53 YTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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