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ET02 XUM

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,185 mi
Last recorded138,185 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 XUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 138,185 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both headlights deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,151 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,509 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 59,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 43,200 miles

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

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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ET02 XUM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ET02 XUM, 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 ET02 XUM registered?

ET02 XUM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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The MOT history for ET02 XUM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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