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DK02 MFV

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 MFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 141,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,543 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,878 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 122,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,959 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,069 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2010 104,064 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,124 miles

Both rear tyres flatspotting on inner edges

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 50,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,773 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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DK02 MFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK02 MFV, 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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DK02 MFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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