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Mitsubishi Carisma

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,834 cc

S118 SFHMOT history

S118 SFH is a white petrol Mitsubishi Carisma first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,270 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 SFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Carisma
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S118 SFH was last recorded at 126,270 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,777 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,493 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,270 miles
  • 2025 – 121,777 miles
  • 2024 – 117,537 miles
  • 2023 – 113,795 miles
  • 2022 – 110,825 miles
  • 2021 – 107,865 miles
  • 2020 – 106,061 miles
  • 2019 – 103,439 miles
  • 2018 – 98,406 miles
  • 2017 – 93,294 miles
  • 2016 – 88,882 miles
  • 2015 – 82,978 miles
  • 2014 – 81,502 miles
  • 2013 – 80,849 miles
  • 2012 – 80,832 miles
  • 2011 – 78,517 miles
  • 2010 – 76,619 miles
  • 2009 – 73,671 miles
  • 2008 – 69,971 miles
  • 2007 – 63,460 miles
  • 2006 – 54,260 miles
  • 2005 – 45,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,270 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,270 miles (+4,493)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,270 miles
    Test number
    723227175060
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,777 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,777 miles
    Test number
    991167263947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail121,773 miles (+4,236)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,773 miles
    Test number
    924957030548
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass117,537 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    595696034591
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,535 miles (+3,740)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,535 miles
    Test number
    402169210678
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,795 miles (+2,970)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,795 miles
    Test number
    733809943590
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,825 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,825 miles
    Test number
    621444858006
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail110,823 miles (+2,958)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    331291471324
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass107,865 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,865 miles
    Test number
    502758004010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,861 miles (+1,800)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    748525536465
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steering swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,061 miles (+2,622)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    695454272552
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,439 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,439 miles
    Test number
    502053469936
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail103,434 miles (+5,028)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    911257348147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass98,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,406 miles
    Test number
    397109346729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Fail98,405 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,405 miles
    Test number
    956115246005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  16. Pass93,294 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    115659887756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail93,286 miles (+4,404)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,286 miles
    Test number
    131733236564
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass88,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    897562994427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,882 miles (+5,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    520364079901
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  20. Pass82,978 miles (+1,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    870438118622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp light output deteriorated

  21. Pass81,502 miles (+653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    395466664203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront Exhaust vMounts Broken

  22. Pass80,849 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,849 miles
    Test number
    769163763295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront Exhaust mounts Broken

  23. Pass80,832 miles (+2,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    988722462220
    • NoteFront Exhaust Mounts Brocken

  24. Pass78,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    308948051419
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail78,517 miles (+1,898)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    889898251262
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass76,619 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    444511250251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,671 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    642477769257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,971 miles (+6,511)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    423220178249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven

  29. Pass63,460 miles (+9,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    361208597234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,260 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,260 miles
    Test number
    233489996207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    814381305319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S118 SFH

Does S118 SFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 SFH expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 SFH?
The MOT on S118 SFH expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 SFH done?
S118 SFH was recorded at 126,270 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has S118 SFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 SFH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S118 SFH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S118 SFH find?
S118 SFH failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, and 1 more.

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