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FX52 MDJ

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 MDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,137 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,799 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 74,799 miles

Nearside Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,774 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,129 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,129 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,050 miles

Exhaust and some brake pipes rusty.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,050 miles

Exhaust and some brake pipes rusty.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rrear wiper poor/management light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,186 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,560 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,350 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,136 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 16,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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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FX52 MDJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FX52 MDJ, 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 FX52 MDJ registered?

FX52 MDJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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