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2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 108,290 miles

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 1 May 2014 108,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,318 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,594 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,108 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,336 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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CX05 VPN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 66,505 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 CX05 VPN, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX05 VPN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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