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FA02 XEK

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 XEK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,885 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 80,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,729 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,541 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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FA02 XEK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA02 XEK, 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 FA02 XEK registered?

FA02 XEK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is FA02 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 XEK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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