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FA05 FSJ

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,953 mi
Last recorded141,953 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 141,953 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 137,510 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,903 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,790 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 119,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 109,050 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,677 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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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.

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