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EA02 SYJ

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,828 mi
Last recorded132,828 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 SYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 132,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 125,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,286 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 124,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged badly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (2) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear maim brake pipes (2) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,629 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,774 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,033 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,580 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,365 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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EA02 SYJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA02 SYJ, 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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EA02 SYJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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