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DK52 HBE

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,835 mi
Last recorded104,835 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,835 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,335 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 94,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing the drivers view of the road

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing the drivers view of the road

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,145 miles

Oil leak

nearside front McPherson Strut top mount noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,145 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front McPherson Strut top mount noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,585 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,161 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,057 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 23,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DK52 HBE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DK52 HBE, 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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What year was DK52 HBE registered?

DK52 HBE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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