Mitsubishi Carisma MOT Results

Registered in 2004

47.0% pass rate

from 440 tests in 2021

(18% worse than other 2004 cars)

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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Carisma is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 13% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
- 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.5% fail on Springs
  - 4.5% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.5% fail on Coil spring
- 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
22% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 15% fail on Brake performance (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 5.7% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      - 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      - 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.6% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.5% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.68% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.45% fail on Cable
    - 0.23% fail on Lever
- 1.8% fail on Flexible brake hoses (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.68% fail on Lever
- 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.23% fail on Pedal
- 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 8.4% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 7.7% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.68% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.91% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.45% fail on Horn
- 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
8.9% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Track rod end (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Ball joint
- 2.3% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Power steering
  - 0.23% fail on Operation
- 0.23% fail on Steering column
8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.4% fail on Transmission (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 6.4% fail on Drive shafts (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 6.4% fail on Joints (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.45% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.23% fail on Body
  - 0.23% fail on Panel
6.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.2% fail on Condition
- 0.45% fail on Size/type
6.6% fail on Visibility
- 3.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.5% fail on Washers
- 0.23% fail on View to rear
  - 0.23% fail on Mirrors
5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.68% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Registration plates (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Condition