2003 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · CV53 WGP
2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 175,787 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV53 WGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 175,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV53 WGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma (CV53 WGP) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
CV53 WGP Mileage History
- 16/11/2022170,333 mi
- 21/11/2023173,601 mi+3,268 mi
- 30/11/2023173,629 mi+28 mi
- 15/11/2024175,764 mi+2,135 mi
- 28/11/2024175,787 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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