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BK02 YYA

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,097 miles

rear brake pipes are lightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,417 miles

Front number plate has a small crack

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

rear number plate is beginning to delaminate but still legible.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 84,116 miles

Front number plate has slight crack but still legible

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate is beginning to delaminate but still legible

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,116 miles

Front number plate has slight crack but still legible

Rear number plate is beginning to delaminate but still legible

Pass 11 May 2007 72,067 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 62,150 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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BK02 YYA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc 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 BK02 YYA, 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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BK02 YYA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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