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DF02 AXU

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,052 mi
Last recorded115,052 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 AXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2019 115,047 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,430 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear x2 trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 and slight misshape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,657 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,120 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2014 86,112 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side front brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,416 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 79,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,696 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front strut upper bearing roughness on lock to lock, replace soon

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front strut upper bearing roughness on lock to lock, replace soon

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Topped up oil level to complete test and also engine sounds noisey

Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Topped up oil level to complete test and also engine sounds noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,795 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,013 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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DF02 AXU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF02 AXU, 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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DF02 AXU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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