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DE52 DVH

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,229 mi
Last recorded78,229 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,229 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,097 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,097 miles

Emissions not tested engine loosing water (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,987 miles

Both front headlamps starting to cloud over

Both front tyres have cracking on outer walls that are getting deep

Both wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,987 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, have deep cracks to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front headlamps starting to cloud over

Both front tyres have cracking on outer walls that are getting deep

Both wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,956 miles

All four tyres have age related cracks on outer walls

Nearside rear tyre getting close on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,400 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 58,979 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DE52 DVH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE52 DVH, 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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What year was DE52 DVH registered?

DE52 DVH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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