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YY03 VNG

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,340 mi
Last recorded111,340 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 111,340 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside washer jet not working

offside headlamp wet inside

offside rear tyre uneven wear (feathering)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 111,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside washer jet not working

offside headlamp wet inside

offside rear tyre uneven wear (feathering)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,699 miles

MIL lamp on,engine idle speed erratic on occasions

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

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

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

both front coil springs rusty and plastic sleeves not located around coils

offside rear tread tread blocks distoting advise replacment

reverse lamps not working

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,698 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

MIL lamp on,engine idle speed erratic on occasions

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

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

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

both front coil springs rusty and plastic sleeves not located around coils

offside rear tread tread blocks distoting advise replacment

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

moisture behind o/s headlamp and indicator lens

o/s/r tyre tread blocks wearing uneven

rubber drive belts perished,drive system noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2011 85,081 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MIL lamp on

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

moisture behind o/s headlamp and indicator lens

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre tread blocks wearing uneven

rubber drive belts perished,drive system noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,137 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers washer jet poor spray pattern

engine tapping noise

front brake discs slightly worn,pads @60% worn

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,598 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,565 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,983 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 27,947 miles

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

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 21,548 miles

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

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

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

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

both front coil spring lower rubber seatings adrift.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,122 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 VNG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNG, 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 YY03 VNG registered?

YY03 VNG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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