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SA05 HLU

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 HLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,102 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 94,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,725 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,441 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,524 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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SA05 HLU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SA05 HLU, 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 SA05 HLU registered?

SA05 HLU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SA05 HLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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