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AU52 ULV

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,599 mi
Last recorded157,599 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ULV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 157,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front top bearing slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2012 157,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side front top bearing slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,392 miles

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 ULV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 ULV registered?

AU52 ULV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AU52 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ULV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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