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Mitsubishi Carisma

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,834 cc

T181 FFVMOT history

T181 FFV is a red petrol Mitsubishi Carisma first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 168,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,394 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 FFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Carisma
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 FFV was last recorded at 168,394 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,227 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,167 miles
Average per year
2,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,394 miles
  • 2025 – 167,227 miles
  • 2024 – 166,337 miles
  • 2023 – 165,366 miles
  • 2022 – 164,255 miles
  • 2021 – 162,566 miles
  • 2020 – 160,835 miles
  • 2019 – 158,928 miles
  • 2018 – 156,983 miles
  • 2017 – 154,787 miles
  • 2016 – 151,872 miles
  • 2015 – 148,870 miles
  • 2014 – 143,600 miles
  • 2013 – 137,111 miles
  • 2012 – 132,163 miles
  • 2011 – 128,731 miles
  • 2010 – 122,477 miles
  • 2009 – 116,773 miles
  • 2007 – 115,908 miles
  • 2006 – 109,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,394 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure9 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,394 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    380085231468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,227 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,227 miles
    Test number
    227234680826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,337 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,337 miles
    Test number
    819687864045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,366 miles (+1,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,366 miles
    Test number
    942112324282
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass164,255 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,255 miles
    Test number
    480381598002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,566 miles (+1,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,566 miles
    Test number
    154437927084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,835 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,835 miles
    Test number
    624854303694
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear stableizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,928 miles
    Test number
    973068826979
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s rear stableizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,928 miles (+1,945)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,928 miles
    Test number
    123892788459
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s rear stableizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,983 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    156,983 miles
    Test number
    104794232068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass154,787 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    154,787 miles
    Test number
    713666407055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass151,872 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,872 miles
    Test number
    926234233251
    • AdvisorySlight blow on front exhaust
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front brake pads

  13. Fail151,784 miles (+2,914)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,784 miles
    Test number
    658665083072
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in metal fuel tank straps
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear exhaust section
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear upper and lower suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass148,870 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,870 miles
    Test number
    706910145005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail148,745 miles (+5,145)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,745 miles
    Test number
    229367525043
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass143,600 miles (+209)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    143,600 miles
    Test number
    706257254075
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

  17. Fail143,391 miles (+6,280)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,391 miles
    Test number
    148515844060
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

  18. Pass137,111 miles (+52)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,111 miles
    Test number
    386601553052
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion in front crossmember
    • NoteCorrosion in metal fuel tank straps

  19. Fail137,059 miles (+4,896)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,059 miles
    Test number
    108137743099
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion in front crossmember
    • NoteCorrosion in metal fuel tank straps

  20. Pass132,163 miles (+61)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    208474142022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs

  21. Fail132,102 miles (+3,371)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,102 miles
    Test number
    638988632049
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs

  22. Pass128,731 miles (+152)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    128,731 miles
    Test number
    407575641001
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs

  23. Fail128,579 miles (+6,102)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    277004931025
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs

  24. Fail122,477 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    671491150028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass122,477 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    854061450049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,317 miles (+5,544)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,317 miles
    Test number
    481069430049
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

  27. Pass116,773 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    116,773 miles
    Test number
    104120359038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail116,731 miles (+823)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    373037149009
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs

  29. Pass115,908 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,908 miles
    Test number
    354372147479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail115,903 miles (+6,323)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,903 miles
    Test number
    720486237294
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass109,580 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    109,580 miles
    Test number
    954489706231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail109,573 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    841695086139
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T181 FFV

Does T181 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 FFV is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 FFV?
The MOT on T181 FFV is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 FFV done?
T181 FFV was recorded at 168,394 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
Has T181 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 FFV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T181 FFV 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 T181 FFV find?
T181 FFV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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