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TW05 KLW

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,705 mi
Last recorded136,705 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW05 KLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 136,353 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust cat heat shield loose

Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,664 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust cat heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s wiper showing deteriation

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper showing deteriation

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,815 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi joint frayed and heat shield rattling

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front and rear tyres worn to 2mm

nearside headlamp cracked and has condensation in lens

offside front bottom ball joint cover split

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,512 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

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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TW05 KLW 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 66.7%.

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 TW05 KLW, 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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TW05 KLW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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