2004 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · GL04 RVM
2004 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2004. Recorded mileage 97,806 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL04 RVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 97,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL04 RVM 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 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma (GL04 RVM) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
GL04 RVM Mileage History
- 06/10/202287,617 mi
- 20/09/202390,131 mi+2,514 mi
- 25/09/202493,830 mi+3,699 mi
- 22/09/202597,748 mi+3,918 mi
- 25/09/202597,806 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 3,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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