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DE05 DFN

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 101,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield noisy on front section

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,943 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,662 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,662 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,461 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside handbrake cable not returning to stop.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,432 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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DE05 DFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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