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Mitsubishi Carisma MOT pass rate and common problems

58.6% of Mitsubishi Carismas passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 748 first tests): 52.1% at the first attempt and 6.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 19% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 119.4 (95% CI 110.5–128.3; 100 = normal).

Mitsubishi Carisma at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate58.6%incl. 6.4% fixed at the test centre2024748
Passed at the first attempt52.1%all first tests2024748
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 110.5–128.3)119.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 647 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024748
Biggest excess: Brakes43.3per 10024.7 same-age2019–202410040
Dangerous defects25.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410040
Advisory items250.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410040
strip · Mitsubishi Carisma · MOT Risk Index · 119.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mitsubishi Carisma. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 647 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 565 and 693 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mitsubishi Carisma index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank647of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024748
Best rank within its 95% interval565rankother models held where they are2024748
Worst rank within its 95% interval693rankother models held where they are2024748

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 131.0 to 119.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mitsubishi Carisma MOT, and how often?

Mitsubishi Carisma MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 50.8 per 100 tests, against 39.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 10,040).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 50.8 vs 39.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment50.8per 10039.62019–20245096
Suspension47.4per 10031.92019–20244757
Brakes43.3per 10024.72019–20244344
Body, chassis, structure19.1per 10015.82019–20241916
Visibility15.7per 10013.12019–20241576
Steering14.8per 1006.62019–20241485

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Carisma's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mitsubishi Carisma advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 36.9% of the time.

funnel · Mitsubishi Carisma · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 36.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 36.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment36.9% next failmedian model2019–2024647
Suspension32.1% next failmedian model2019–20241915
Brakes24.1% next failmedian model2019–20242651
Body, chassis, structure20.9% next failmedian model2019–2024580
Tyres12.7% next failmedian model2019–20241818
Noise, emissions and leaks8.3% next failmedian model2019–20241129
Identification of the vehicle5.7% next failmedian model2019–2024615
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024501

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mitsubishi Carisma got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mitsubishi Carisma MOTs flag brakes most: 79.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 10,040).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Brakes · 79.6 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes79.6per 10034.72019–20247987
Suspension58per 10026.22019–20245827
Tyres43.1per 10039.72019–20244331
Noise, emissions and leaks18.5per 1005.22019–20241853
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.4per 1002.82019–20241547
Body, chassis, structure11.6per 1004.62019–20241162

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mitsubishi Carisma?

For Mitsubishi Carismas aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 34.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,488).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 66 cars) · 12.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 66 cars)12.1% next fail2019–202466
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 66 cars)10.6% next fail2019–202466
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 66 cars)7.6% next fail2019–202466
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)26.6% next fail2019–202494
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)23.4% next fail2019–202494
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)20.2% next fail2019–202494
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)14.9% next fail2019–202494
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)12.8% next fail2019–202494
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)10.6% next fail2019–202494
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 94 cars)9.6% next fail2019–202494
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)36.0% next fail2019–2024197
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)34.0% next fail2019–2024197
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)29.9% next fail2019–2024197
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)16.8% next fail2019–2024197
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)15.2% next fail2019–2024197
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)13.2% next fail2019–2024197
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)13.2% next fail2019–2024197
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 197 cars)9.1% next fail2019–2024197
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass18.7% next fail2019–2024970
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.3% next fail2019–2024970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.7% next fail2019–2024970
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.9% next fail2019–2024970
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–2024970
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–2024970
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–2024970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–2024970
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024970
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.6% next fail2019–20241490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.2% next fail2019–20241490
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.3% next fail2019–20241490
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.3% next fail2019–20241490
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.9% next fail2019–20241490
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20241490
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20241490
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20241490
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20241490
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail34.0% next fail2019–20242488
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail32.2% next fail2019–20242488
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail25.7% next fail2019–20242488
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail19.1% next fail2019–20242488
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.1% next fail2019–20242488
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.4% next fail2019–20242488
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20242488
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–20242488
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20242488
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20242488
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242488
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024340
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024340
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)9.4% next fail2019–2024340
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)8.5% next fail2019–2024340
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024340
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024340
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024340
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024340
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 340 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024340
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory20.1% next fail2019–2024542
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.8% next fail2019–2024542
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.4% next fail2019–2024542
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–2024542
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–2024542
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–2024542
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–2024542
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–2024542
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024542
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail29.8% next fail2019–2024691
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail24.6% next fail2019–2024691
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail16.2% next fail2019–2024691
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail15.0% next fail2019–2024691
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–2024691
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–2024691
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail12.6% next fail2019–2024691
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024691
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–2024691
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–2024691

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mitsubishi Carisma get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mitsubishi Carisma gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 25.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 147.1 major and 43.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mitsubishi Carisma · Dangerous defects · 25.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 25.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects25.7per 10011.22019–202410040

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mitsubishi Carisma compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mitsubishi Carismas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail more often: 57.5% against 42.3% (2024, n = 833).

line · Mitsubishi Carisma · Age 15 · 57.5 vs 42.3 · 2024
Age 15: 57.5. Age 20: 51.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1557.5% fail42.32024833
Age 1654.2% fail43.120241660
Age 1754.2% fail43.520241586
Age 1852.1% fail43.620241346
Age 1950.2% fail43.220241242
Age 2051.5% fail42.420241043

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Carisma years should I avoid?

Mitsubishi Carisma build years range from index 92.4 to 98.5 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 748).

No Mitsubishi Carisma build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 77.8–107.0) · 92.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 77.8–107.0)92.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024313
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 821 tests, 95% interval 83.5–101.2)92.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024821
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,810 tests, 95% interval 93.5–103.5)98.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242810
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 2,417 tests, 95% interval 91.4–101.9)96.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242417

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mitsubishi Carisma MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mitsubishi Carisma MOT: about £221 (up to about £421 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 748).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Expected repair bill · 221.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill221.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue748
Estimated range lower221.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue748
Estimated range upper420.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue748
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)85.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue748
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)71.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue748
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)65.0GBP expected contribution150price catalogue748

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Carisma more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Mitsubishi Carisma and 3 as often or more. The Mitsubishi Carisma has an MOT Risk Index of 119.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 748).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Mitsubishi Carisma (this model) · 119.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mitsubishi Carisma (this model)119.4index100 = normal2024748
Mitsubishi Grandis115.8index119.420241149
Fiat Multipla117.6index119.42024806
Honda Stream115.6index119.42024733
Citroen C8121.8index119.42024958
Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin108.4index119.420241291
Peugeot 807124.1index119.42024994
Renault Espace118.3index119.420241455
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dodge Caliber125.8index119.42024862

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mitsubishi Carisma MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 37.3% of Mitsubishi Carismas with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 57.8% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 246). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 29.1–46.3%) · 37.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 29.1–46.3%)37.3% failed first time2024118
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 42.7–56.8%)49.7% failed first time2024189
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 45.5–60%)52.8% failed first time2024178
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 49.2–66%)57.8% failed first time2024128

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Carisma last?

49.9% of Mitsubishi Carismas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 13.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 4,996).

line · Mitsubishi Carisma · 100,000 miles · 49.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 49.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 2.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles49.9% of tested cars20244996
150,000 miles13.5% of tested cars20241352
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8%)2.5% of tested cars2024252

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Carisma driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mitsubishi Carisma index is 117.7, against 117.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 748).

slope · Mitsubishi Carisma · Age and mileage adjusted index · 117.7 vs 117.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 117.7 vs 117.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index117.7index117.72019–2024748

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Carisma engine is best?

For its age, the best Mitsubishi Carisma engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 97.0, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 103.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 748).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 4,759 tests, 95% interval 94.3–99.8) · 97 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 4,759 tests, 95% interval 94.3–99.8)97index vs model norm100 = model average20244759
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,606 tests, 95% interval 96.4–106.6)101.5index vs model norm100 = model average20241606
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,568 tests, 95% interval 100.1–106.2)103.2index vs model norm100 = model average20243568

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mitsubishi Carisma fail its MOT most?

Mitsubishi Carisma fails first-time MOTs most in Exeter (EX): 63.3% against 51.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 234).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 56.9–69.2%) · 63.3 vs 47.9 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 56.9–69.2%)63.3% fail first time47.92024234
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 53.7–68.5%)61.4% fail first time47.92024163
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 53.8–68.3%)61.3% fail first time47.92024168
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 27.6–45.9%)36.3% fail first time47.92024102
London N (N) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 28.5–46.2%)36.9% fail first time47.92024111
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 31.7–48.9%)40% fail first time47.92024120
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 51.3–69.5%)60.8% fail first time47.92024107
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 52.9–67.9%)60.6% fail first time47.92024160
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
York (YO) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 51.6–67.4%)59.7% fail first time47.92024144
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 50.6–67.1%)59.1% fail first time47.92024132
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 49.4–67.7%)58.9% fail first time47.92024107
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 50.5–66.5%)58.7% fail first time47.92024143
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 48.8–66.8%)58.0% fail first time47.92024112
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 49.5–66.1%)58.0% fail first time47.92024131
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 48.8–63.9%)56.5% fail first time47.92024161
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 50.6–61.9%)56.4% fail first time47.92024291
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 50.8–61.4%)56.2% fail first time47.92024331
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 49.0–62.5%)55.9% fail first time47.92024204
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 47.2–63.8%)55.6% fail first time47.92024133
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 49.1–61.7%)55.5% fail first time47.92024236
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 43.9–62.2%)53.1% fail first time47.92024111
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 45.5–59.8%)52.7% fail first time47.92024184
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 44.7–59.0%)51.9% fail first time47.92024185
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 43.1–59.7%)51.5% fail first time47.92024136
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 42.5–58.9%)50.7% fail first time47.92024140
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 42.3–57.7%)50% fail first time47.92024160
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 41.1–58.1%)49.6% fail first time47.92024129
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 42.5–55.7%)49.1% fail first time47.92024218
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 40.2–57.5%)48.8% fail first time47.92024125
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 40.0–57.6%)48.8% fail first time47.92024121
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 41.2–55.6%)48.4% fail first time47.92024182
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 36.3–54.3%)45.1% fail first time47.92024113
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 35.6–52.8%)44% fail first time47.92024125
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 35.8–49.1%)42.3% fail first time47.92024208
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 35.3–48.5%)41.7% fail first time47.92024211
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 34.7–48.6%)41.5% fail first time47.92024188
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 32.9–48.4%)40.4% fail first time47.92024151

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mitsubishi Carisma rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mitsubishi Carisma MOTs record corrosion failures at 9.8 times the national rate: 7.54% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 643).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mitsubishi Carisma · Salt belt susceptibility · 9.8 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 9.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility9.8ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers643

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mitsubishi Carisma ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0% of Mitsubishi Carismas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mitsubishi Carisma · Likely compliant · 0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0% estimate2024748

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mitsubishi Carisma?

Of failed Mitsubishi Carisma MOTs, 28.4% were retested the same day and a further 66.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 3,695).

bar · Mitsubishi Carisma · Same-day retest · 28.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest28.4%failed initial tests2019–20243695
Retest within 10 days66.2%failed initial tests2019–20243695
Clean MOT streak14.4%observed chains2019–20241671
Repeat advisory52.9%observed chains2019–20241671
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242269

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mitsubishi Carisma fails, does it fail again?

45.6% of Mitsubishi Carismas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 40.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 732). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 46.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mitsubishi Carisma · Repeat after fail · 45.6 vs 40.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 45.6 vs 40.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail45.6%40.72019–2024732

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Carisma faults come together?

On Mitsubishi Carismas, identification of the vehicle and tyres failures turn up together 2.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 29).

Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate202429
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate202427
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.0)2.8liftexpected joint rate202429
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202481
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.4)2.4liftexpected joint rate202437
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024267
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.8)2.2liftexpected joint rate202476
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.1)2.2liftexpected joint rate202430
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202455
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202452
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024132
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024423
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024358
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.8)2.0liftexpected joint rate202439
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024458
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024318
Steering + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate2024611
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.9liftexpected joint rate20241083
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.4)1.9liftexpected joint rate202464
Brakes + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20241068
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024201
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024185
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024236
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.4)1.9liftexpected joint rate202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024632
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024406
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.8liftexpected joint rate2024578
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024441
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate20241294
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering1.8liftexpected joint rate2024561
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.7liftexpected joint rate2024713
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 1.6–1.9)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024358
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.1–2.5)1.7liftexpected joint rate202428
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 1.5–1.9)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024303
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.7liftexpected joint rate2024686
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 445 tests, 95% interval 1.5–1.8)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024445
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.9)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024147
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.1–2.4)1.6liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 1.1–2.3)1.6liftexpected joint rate202429
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.8)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024238
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 1.3–1.9)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024153
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.8)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024307
Suspension + Visibility1.5liftexpected joint rate2024531
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mitsubishi Carisma fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 69.5% of Mitsubishi Carismas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,054 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Mitsubishi Carisma also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Mitsubishi Carisma · Netherlands · 69.5 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 69.5 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands69.5% failed50.82024 by country1054

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mitsubishi Carisma MOT matter?

Mitsubishi Carismas fail first time most in January (55.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in March (48.0%) (2024, n = 748).

line · Mitsubishi Carisma · January · 55.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 55.0. December: 49.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Carisma: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January55.0% fail first time31.12024998
February52% fail first time30.02024900
March48.0% fail first time28.320241110
April53.6% fail first time29.82024599
May53.7% fail first time28.82024709
June51.1% fail first time28.12024765
July54.2% fail first time29.32024773
August50% fail first time29.22024812
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September50.6% fail first time28.22024874
October51.5% fail first time30.32024987
November48.8% fail first time30.62024867
December49.2% fail first time29.32024646

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mitsubishi Carisma compare with cars of the same age?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 748 initial Mitsubishi Carisma tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Mitsubishi Carisma? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 748 initial Mitsubishi Carisma tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 748 initial Mitsubishi Carisma tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 748 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mitsubishi Carisma MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mitsubishi-carisma/

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Mitsubishi Carisma MOT: quick answers

What is the Mitsubishi Carisma first-time MOT pass rate?

52.1% of first attempts passed in 2024 (748 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 748 primary tests: 47.86% failed first time and 58.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 119.4 is shown separately.