2004 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.9L Diesel · FL54 RKA
2004 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 161,578 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL54 RKA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2024
- 161,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL54 RKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma (FL54 RKA) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”.
FL54 RKA Mileage History
- 07/09/2022156,668 mi
- 11/09/2023159,158 mi+2,490 mi
- 14/09/2023159,193 mi+35 mi
- 23/09/2024161,578 mi+2,385 mi
Average of roughly 2,401 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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