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YH05 GZY

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,491 mi
Last recorded38,491 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 36,332 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,923 miles

Under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,747 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,485 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 34,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,806 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,723 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,362 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,640 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 22,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,136 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 18,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,394 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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YH05 GZY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YH05 GZY, 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 YH05 GZY registered?

YH05 GZY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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