Mitsubishi Carisma MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Carisma. Check any Carisma by registration number below.

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81.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mitsubishi Carisma — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Carisma has an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Carisma is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Carisma for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Carisma, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Carisma performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 56 vehicles

83.9%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 3yr

195k mi

2005

Based on 101 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2004

Based on 500 vehicles

53.2%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

13.5%

Retest Rate

Based on 3,250 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

27.4%

1996

Based on 1,123 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

27.9%

1995

Based on 324 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

0

Based on 1,314 vehicles

67.5%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Carisma

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

12.8%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

8.8%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

6.1%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

5.5%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.3%

Mitsubishi Carisma Common Faults & Repair Costs

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See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Carisma

Mitsubishi Carisma — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Carisma MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Carisma?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Carisma is 81.6% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Carisma?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Carisma are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (12.8%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (8.8%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (6.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi Carisma reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, the Mitsubishi Carisma is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Carisma?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Carisma?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Carisma: 194,939 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carisma to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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