1996 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · N126 KWL
1996 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 106,055 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N126 KWL Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 106,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N126 KWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma (N126 KWL) between October 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
N126 KWL Mileage History
- 13/10/200561,509 mi
- 11/10/200666,263 mi+4,754 mi
- 11/10/200666,263 mi
- 15/10/200771,291 mi+5,028 mi
- 15/10/200771,291 mi
- 16/10/200875,419 mi+4,128 mi
- 16/10/200875,419 mi
- 15/10/200978,821 mi+3,402 mi
- 15/10/200978,821 mi
- 15/10/201081,747 mi+2,926 mi
- 14/10/201184,851 mi+3,104 mi
- 15/10/201287,413 mi+2,562 mi
- 15/10/201287,413 mi
- 16/10/201390,036 mi+2,623 mi
- 22/09/201492,736 mi+2,700 mi
- 22/09/201492,736 mi
- 13/10/201595,191 mi+2,455 mi
- 17/10/201697,549 mi+2,358 mi
- 16/10/201799,591 mi+2,042 mi
- 16/10/201799,591 mi
- 17/10/2018101,090 mi+1,499 mi
- 16/10/2019102,771 mi+1,681 mi
- 16/10/2019102,771 mi
- 14/10/2020103,609 mi+838 mi
- 14/10/2021104,363 mi+754 mi
- 06/10/2022104,913 mi+550 mi
- 18/10/2023105,274 mi+361 mi
- 01/10/2024105,373 mi+99 mi
- 01/10/2024105,373 mi
- 08/10/2025105,694 mi+321 mi
- 08/10/2025105,694 mi
- 06/10/2026106,055 mi+361 mi
Average of roughly 2,123 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Carisma
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI CARISMA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Corroded brake pipes(Moderate)
Corroded brake pipes are the most common MOT advisory on the UK Carisma fleet, recorded on 35.3% of all tests in one DVSA-data analysis, with a further 7.0% of tests carrying structural-corrosion notes. Salt and water corrode the thin-walled pipes, especially at the rear axle, and a badly corroded or burst pipe means loss of a brake circuit - an MOT failure and a serious safety issue. Sticking rear brake callipers, which squeal even with the pedal released, are another known Carisma brake complaint. These are now 20-year-old cars: assume nothing about the brake system until you have seen it.
- Structural corrosion of sills and subframes(Serious)
DVSA-based analysis records corrosion and structure as the clearest problem area for the Carisma, with 86.5 structural notes per 100 MOT tests and wording such as 'prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength'. Sills, subframes and mounting points rot from the inside out, and corrosion near seat-belt anchorages is an immediate MOT failure. Surface rust is cosmetic; perforated sills or a soft subframe are expensive to weld and can make the car uneconomic. Any Carisma bought without a recent underside inspection is a gamble.
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- Corroded brake pipesModerate
Corroded brake pipes are the most common MOT advisory on the UK Carisma fleet, recorded on 35.3% of all tests in one DVSA-data analysis, with a further 7.0% of tests carrying structural-corrosion notes. Salt and water corrode the thin-walled pipes, especially at the rear axle, and a badly corroded or burst pipe means loss of a brake circuit - an MOT failure and a serious safety issue. Sticking rear brake callipers, which squeal even with the pedal released, are another known Carisma brake complaint. These are now 20-year-old cars: assume nothing about the brake system until you have seen it.
- Structural corrosion of sills and subframesSerious
DVSA-based analysis records corrosion and structure as the clearest problem area for the Carisma, with 86.5 structural notes per 100 MOT tests and wording such as 'prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength'. Sills, subframes and mounting points rot from the inside out, and corrosion near seat-belt anchorages is an immediate MOT failure. Surface rust is cosmetic; perforated sills or a soft subframe are expensive to weld and can make the car uneconomic. Any Carisma bought without a recent underside inspection is a gamble.
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