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FX02 LXF

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 LXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2012 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

dampness around o/s/r brake caliper but unable to see leak?

heatshield around cat insecure

intermittant fault on fog lamp switch

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [195/65/15t]

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,152 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

corrosion starting in n/s/f coil spring

intermittant fault on fog lamp switch

Fail 22 Oct 2011 98,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

corrosion starting in n/s/f coil spring

intermittant fault on fog lamp switch

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,885 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 16 Nov 2009 81,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FX02 LXF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX02 LXF, 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 FX02 LXF registered?

FX02 LXF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FX02 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 LXF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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