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BG02 UKP

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,867 mi
Last recorded114,867 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 114,867 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 106,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 3 May 2008 90,678 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)

Fail 11 May 2007 72,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre approx 2.5mm and wearing edges

offside front tyre approx 2mm and balding inner edge

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

two different speed ratings of tyres fitted to vehicle

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre- worn to approx 2mm toward inner edge

Pass 11 May 2007 72,792 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre approx 2.5mm and wearing edges

offside front tyre approx 2mm and balding inner edge

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

two different speed ratings of tyres fitted to vehicle

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre- worn to approx 2mm toward inner edge

Pass 11 May 2006 64,461 miles

exhaust rotten but not blowing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2006 39,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust rotten but not blowing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2005 56,627 miles

n/s parking brake low effort

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 UKP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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