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EK52 GVG

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 78,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 70,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 64,829 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 64,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 62,372 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2019 59,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,415 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 May 2017 55,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 49,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,227 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,548 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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EK52 GVG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK52 GVG, 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 EK52 GVG registered?

EK52 GVG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EK52 GVG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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