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FH02 MVK

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,050 mi
Last recorded107,050 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 107,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 107,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 102,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket detatched

light surface scratches on windscreen

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2017 102,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket detatched

light surface scratches on windscreen

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2016 95,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyrewall cracked at edges

Fail 27 May 2016 95,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyrewall cracked at edges

Pass 21 May 2015 86,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 86,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 78,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 73,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,047 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

wear in offside front shocker top mount

Pass 15 May 2010 61,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 55,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 47,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 29,047 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 29,047 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FH02 MVK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH02 MVK, 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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FH02 MVK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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