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FH52 BCE

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,347 mi
Last recorded85,347 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 BCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,347 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,321 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,510 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 64,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,252 miles

n/s/f cv boot has slight seapage

Fail 9 Nov 2011 51,252 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f cv boot has slight seapage

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,609 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 37,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FH52 BCE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH52 BCE, 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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FH52 BCE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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