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FP52 VRD

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,018 mi
Last recorded18,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 18,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 17,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 17,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 15,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 15,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 14,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 13,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,904 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 12,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 12,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 10,554 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 9,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 9,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,034 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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FP52 VRD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRD, 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

How do I check the history of FP52 VRD?

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What year was FP52 VRD registered?

FP52 VRD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is FP52 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 VRD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP52 VRD have outstanding finance?

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