MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
edges worn on all 4 tyres
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
inner edges worn on both rear tyres
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks to tread on both front tyres
fuel tank straps corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear fog lamp switch slightly faulty
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cracks to tread on both front tyres
fuel tank straps corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear fog lamp switch slightly faulty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight wear to inner edges on both rear tyres
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
P.A.S pump area slightly damp
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
edges sightly worn on front tyres
fuel tank straps corroded
rear stabalzer arm bushes slightly worn
repair to offside wing mirror
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s mirror temp repaired...
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
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DE52 LWD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LWD, 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 LWD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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