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FV02 VKL

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 106,159 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly/splitting

rear brakes noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,994 miles

N/S/F brake pad spring not seated properly

Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,672 miles

Front brakes have slight imbalance

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,120 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 79,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,042 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,012 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,765 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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FV02 VKL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV02 VKL, 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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What year was FV02 VKL registered?

FV02 VKL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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The MOT history for FV02 VKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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