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BG02 TDX

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,965 mi
Last recorded134,965 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 134,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake meets minimum requirement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 131,175 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2015 131,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2014 126,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 121,925 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear shocks soft

Fail 25 May 2013 121,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear shocks soft

Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 106,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 106,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 99,074 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 91,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 83,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 77,638 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 64,651 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 TDX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 BG02 TDX, 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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BG02 TDX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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