MITSUBISHI CARISMA MOT pass rate
57.2% of 1,153 MITSUBISHI CARISMA MOT tests pass.
The CARISMA passes 57.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MITSUBISHI models (78.5%).
The MITSUBISHI CARISMA passes 57.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 57.2% | 1,153 | 106,809 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI CARISMA
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI CARISMA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 73.9% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 65.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 18.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 15.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 11.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Inscription illegible |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 77.6% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 83.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 81.3% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI COLT — 64.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI CARISMA?
- 57.2% of MITSUBISHI CARISMA MOT tests pass, based on 1,153 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI CARISMA?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI CARISMA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI CARISMA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MITSUBISHI service history guide for how to check and keep one.