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FP52 HWK

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,640 mi
Last recorded165,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HWK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 165,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 160,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,918 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

corrosion on o/s main brake pipe at rear

corrosion on rear brakke disc's

wear on front and rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,815 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 87,444 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 87,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,698 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 66,856 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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FP52 HWK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP52 HWK, 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 FP52 HWK registered?

FP52 HWK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FP52 HWK safe to buy?

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