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BG02 BGF

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,976 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,849 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 66,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,228 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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BG02 BGF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc 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 BG02 BGF, 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 BG02 BGF registered?

BG02 BGF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is BG02 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 BGF 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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