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FV02 UNF

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 UNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,009 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 98,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,224 miles

brake pipes are greased

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,223 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes are greased

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both beam patterns poor

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,375 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 73,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,531 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,505 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,826 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,614 miles

rear exhaust joint showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,614 miles

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

rear exhaust joint showing signs of corrosion.

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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FV02 UNF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV02 UNF, 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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FV02 UNF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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