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DN54 VXL

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,902 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 120,778 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,555 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

gearbox oil leak from nearside front drive shaft oil seal

Fail 14 Feb 2011 103,551 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine warning lamp on

gearbox oil leak from nearside front drive shaft oil seal

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,482 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside nearing legal limit

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,322 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 78,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,746 miles

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

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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DN54 VXL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN54 VXL, 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 DN54 VXL registered?

DN54 VXL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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