Mitsubishi Carisma MOT Results

Registered in 2002
49.2% pass rate
from 177 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Carisma is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.56% fail on Switch
    • 0.56% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.56% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.56% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.56% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.6% fail on Joints
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Hose
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.56% fail on View to rear
      • 0.56% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.56% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Rams
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Condition

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