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Mitsubishi Carisma MOT Results

Registered in 2003
48.2% pass rate
from 570 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Carisma is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.53% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Axles
      • 0.35% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 21% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.70% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.35% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.18% fail on Linkage
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.88% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Chassis
      • 0.70% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.53% fail on Body
      • 0.53% fail on Panel
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.5% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Steering linkage components (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Track rod end (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.7% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear
      • 0.70% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.35% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Speedometer (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment

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