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DV02 YYD

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,578 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,514 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,455 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,634 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,633 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,785 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,305 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,899 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear brake hose inscure

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,899 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear brake hose inscure

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 32,184 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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DV02 YYD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV02 YYD, 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 DV02 YYD registered?

DV02 YYD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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