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EF52 DPO

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,625 mi
Last recorded153,625 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2010 153,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 153,625 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 142,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 128,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 121,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DPO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF52 DPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 DPO registered?

EF52 DPO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is EF52 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 DPO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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