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YY03 UVB

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,016 mi
Last recorded156,016 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 UVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 156,016 miles

Engine management light is On

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 156,016 miles

Engine management light is On

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 140,307 miles

both front & rear brake discs corroded

both headlights deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating but preventing the ingress of dirt

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 140,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front & rear brake discs corroded

both headlights deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriorating but preventing the ingress of dirt

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 139,945 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides, lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back, at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 18 Aug 2016 139,707 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides dull (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat poor

sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,438 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull (1.7.5a)

eml on dash

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,043 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull (1.7.5a)

eml on dash

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,849 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 106,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,969 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 50,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YY03 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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