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FL52 FGA

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,425 mi
Last recorded142,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FGA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 142,425 miles

n/s headlight slightly misted glass

Fail 11 Aug 2012 142,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s headlight slightly misted glass

Pass 13 Aug 2011 123,398 miles

Engine under tray missing

Front coil springs lower gaskets protruding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake hose begining to split at (McPherson strut) support bracket

Offside rear h/brake arm at calliper not returning fully

Rear fog light opperation can be eratic

Various brake pipes pitting

Fail 12 Aug 2011 123,396 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine under tray missing

Front coil springs lower gaskets protruding

Nearside front inner brake pad may be worn close to limit, Recommend attention

Offside front brake hose begining to split at (McPherson strut) support bracket

Offside rear h/brake arm at calliper not returning fully

Rear fog light opperation can be eratic

Various brake pipes pitting

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arm bushes

slight misting in n/s headlight

Fail 18 Aug 2010 107,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arm bushes

slight misting in n/s headlight

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,213 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/r & o/s/r arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2009 90,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

hand brake travel

n/s/r & o/s/r arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,002 miles

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

o/s/r trailing arm bush

Fail 13 Sep 2007 61,985 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,981 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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FL52 FGA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FL52 FGA, 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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FL52 FGA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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