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CE02 BYX

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 BYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 147,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight weep to steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2014 147,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight weep to steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2013 139,379 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f head light aim slightly poor

Fail 15 Jan 2013 139,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/f head light aim slightly poor

Pass 24 Jan 2012 128,655 miles

exhaust joint corroded

o/s/f tyre worn very slightly on inside

Fail 19 Jan 2012 128,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust joint corroded

o/s/f tyre worn very slightly on inside

Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,966 miles

exhaust joint corroded

front coil springs are starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 106,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both bottom ball joint rubbers are split

both front coil springs are starting to corrode

exhaust joints corroded

front brake imbalance high

slight play in rear D bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,910 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pads are low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,384 miles

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/r tyre is worn on inside (195/60/15)

rear number plate is starting to fade slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2007 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

rear brake pads are low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,574 miles

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

rear brake pads are low

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,700 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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CE02 BYX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CE02 BYX, 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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CE02 BYX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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