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DE05 DHX

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DHX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 90,852 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 85,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,132 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 77,994 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers don't park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge & cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 57,767 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,189 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 53,189 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,436 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear end ) to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,773 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 DHX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

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

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