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FL02 SFO

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,468 mi
Last recorded136,468 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 136,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,102 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,413 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 87,413 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,544 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,547 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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FL02 SFO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL02 SFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL02 SFO registered?

FL02 SFO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FL02 SFO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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