Mitsubishi Carisma reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,153 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Carisma tends to fail
Share of Mitsubishi Carisma cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, steering, suspension. Holds up better than average on road wheels, seat belts.
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).