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YY52 XEB

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

209,945 mi
Last recorded209,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 XEB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 209,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Bush De-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 206,772 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 206,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 203,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around manifold/cat area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 203,561 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around manifold/cat area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 191,802 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 191,799 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, manifold or turbo blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose insecure (3.6.B.4d)

both rear discs corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 176,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 176,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 157,940 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 157,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,608 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 126,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,758 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 116,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 107,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 107,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,159 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,913 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 90,913 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,351 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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YY52 XEB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YY52 XEB, 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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YY52 XEB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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