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YY53 WBN

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,461 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 95,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,880 miles

brake pipes waxed making inspection difficult

Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,880 miles

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

brake pipes waxed making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,357 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,661 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 62,661 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,237 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 41,237 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,427 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,147 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 28,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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YY53 WBN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY53 WBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 WBN registered?

YY53 WBN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is YY53 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 WBN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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