MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split and leaking fluid from ram (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail as cut in pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper handbrake arm seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 FSJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FA05 FSJ, 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 FA05 FSJ registered?
FA05 FSJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 July 2005.
Is FA05 FSJ safe to buy?
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