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DG02 YFT

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,389 mi
Last recorded184,389 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 184,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 171,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f anti rollbar linkage bushes deteriated

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear reg lamps not white but illuminating reg

Pass 18 Mar 2013 158,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Mar 2013 158,672 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 129,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are corroded on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,054 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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DG02 YFT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG02 YFT, 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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DG02 YFT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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