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DG52 YZX

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YZX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower OUTER SILL FEELS WEAK BUT NOT BREAKING UNDER FINGER PRESSURE AT THIS TIME

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,244 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER MOUNTING BROKEN AWAY BUT EXHAUST STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

ENGINE M.I.L IS ON

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,335 miles

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 1 Sep 2014 98,453 miles

Both front headlamp covers are deteriorated and are affecting beam image but there is still a slightly defined beam image visible at this time

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,453 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Both front headlamp covers are deteriorated and are affecting beam image but there is still a slightly defined beam image visible at this time

Mounting bracket on exhaust front pipe has broken away but system still adequately supported at this time

Nearside rear tyre was visibly under inflated and has visible smoothing of the inner shoulder due to being run under pressure but no cords or structure evident at this time. Strongly advise replacing ASAP

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,311 miles

Both front headlamp lens covers are deteriorating and affecting beam image. There is just about enough beam definition evident at this time

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front headlamp lens covers are deteriorating and affecting beam image. There is just about enough beam definition evident at this time

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,072 miles

Some creaking evident from nearside front upper shock absorber bearing but no excessive movement or displacement at this time

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,651 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 71,406 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,961 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,624 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,035 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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DG52 YZX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG52 YZX, 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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DG52 YZX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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