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BW51 AEL

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,713 mi
Last recorded42,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 AEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,625 miles

number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,776 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

walls starting to perish on all four tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,374 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 10,407 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,480 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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BW51 AEL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BW51 AEL, 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 BW51 AEL registered?

BW51 AEL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is BW51 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 AEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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