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DE52 FZD

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FZD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,856 miles

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

cracks in offside wall of tyre

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 121,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

cracks in nearside sidewall

engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2013 120,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Power steering pipes corred

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 106,785 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 106,785 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,390 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,622 miles

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

engine manigment light is on

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,962 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,026 miles

engine management light staying on.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,892 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FZD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE52 FZD, 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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DE52 FZD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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