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FH02 MVO

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

108,842 mi
Last recorded108,842 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel Cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,878 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working And warning light on dash not working (1.3.2b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,678 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged (not likely to be mis-read)

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

Nearside door mirror not fixed in stable position

Fail 1 Feb 2017 94,547 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged (not likely to be mis-read)

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

Nearside door mirror not fixed in stable position

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,198 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,383 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,137 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,720 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 47,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 39,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 30,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 FH02 MVO, 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 FH02 MVO registered?

FH02 MVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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