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YT05 LCU

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,884 mi
Last recorded53,884 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma66,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,936 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 44,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,862 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,862 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 19 Nov 2011 32,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,029 miles

hand break reserve max.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2008 16,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YT05 LCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT05 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 LCU registered?

YT05 LCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YT05 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 LCU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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