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YY03 AKP

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 AKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,854 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both getting dull plastic glass (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,424 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,727 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Offside front brake disc heavily worn

Fail 30 Oct 2014 88,727 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake disc heavily worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,334 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,334 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,294 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,282 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

rear brake disc poor

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,211 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,917 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 16 Feb 2011 62,907 miles

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

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,306 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)

eml light on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,172 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,413 miles

engine man lanp on

Fail 5 Feb 2008 42,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine man lanp on

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,367 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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YY03 AKP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY03 AKP, 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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YY03 AKP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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