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FA02 ZYF

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,245 mi
Last recorded165,245 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ZYF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 165,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 156,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 144,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 127,666 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 127,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 118,746 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 118,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 104,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 86,847 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,707 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 ZYF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FA02 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

FA02 ZYF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is FA02 ZYF safe to buy?

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