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DF54 JKN

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,800 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,593 miles

Oil leak

all discs slightly corrorded rusty and slightly worn

engine managment light on in dashboard

front both inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2011

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

all discs slightly corrorded rusty and slightly worn

engine managment light on in dashboard

front both inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2010 38,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 30,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,753 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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DF54 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF54 JKN, 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 DF54 JKN registered?

DF54 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 January 2005.

Is DF54 JKN safe to buy?

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