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AU52 HGZ

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 100,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel hand brake lever (3.1.6c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load not releasing under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside 170, Offside 100 (3.7.B.6b)

Body damage

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak extensive ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside inc. sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside plus back plated deteriorated and fouling discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv joint(s) noisy (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating near and offside discs heavily deteriorated and worn (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,109 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,886 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,389 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres slight cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,859 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,459 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK N/S/R SEATBELT OPERATION-CHILDSEAT FITTED.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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AU52 HGZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 74,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 HGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 HGZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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