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FD02 KVG

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 KVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

both headlight poor image

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

both headlight poor image

offside front anti roll bar linkage mounting washers missing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,308 miles

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside headlight poor image

offside brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,308 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested footbrake (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside headlight poor image

offside brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,288 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,664 miles

nearside headlight, poor image

nearside main chassis brake pipe corroded

offside head light poor image

offside wiper split

wear in front brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight, poor image

nearside main chassis brake pipe corroded

offside wiper split

rear brake discs worn

wear in front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,196 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

offside head light poor image

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

offside head light poor image

Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,827 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,279 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,479 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,770 miles

Offside 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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FD02 KVG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FD02 KVG, 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 FD02 KVG registered?

FD02 KVG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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