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EF52 DOA

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,841 mi
Last recorded149,841 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DOA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 149,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 149,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,947 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 140,929 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 123,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid low

rear number plate starting to deteriortate

slight seep from nearside front brake caliper

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear brake disc corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front disc pads appear low

Fail 20 Dec 2010 94,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front disc pads appear low

Pass 23 Dec 2009 85,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,424 miles

Oil leak

clutch pipe leaking low pressure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,791 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 46,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EF52 DOA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF52 DOA, 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 EF52 DOA registered?

EF52 DOA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is EF52 DOA safe to buy?

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