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Mitsubishi Carisma reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,153 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,153 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 51% of Mitsubishi Carisma cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and steering.
51%
Below average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Below average for its age
-9.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,153 tests · fleet 61%
51%
Where the Carisma fails
Suspension86
Brakes87
Body & structure94
Steering94
Tyres96
Lights & electrics85
Fails more often on brakes, steering, suspension. Holds up better on road wheels, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Mitsubishi Carisma MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mitsubishi Carisma tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mitsubishi Carisma models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~15% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~14% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~13% of MOTsAbove average
- Body & structure · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mitsubishi Carisma reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mitsubishi Carisma is more demanding than average for its age: 51% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes, steering and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Carisma?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mitsubishi Carisma in 2024: 13 years and older, 51%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mitsubishi Carisma MOT?
For Mitsubishi Carisma cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (13.1% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), steering (5.7% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), suspension (13.8% of tests vs 10.4% fleet).
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