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DE05 DFL

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,067 miles

Front brake discs lipped

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,399 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge but is acceptable.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,890 miles

Advise slight splitting to O/S/F Wiper blade.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,553 miles

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

advise cut in n/s/f tyre

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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DE05 DFL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 DFL, 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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What year was DE05 DFL registered?

DE05 DFL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 DFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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