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GF52 AYB

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,869 mi
Last recorded89,869 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 AYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 89,869 miles

Nearside front tyre low

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 May 2019 89,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x bulb not working in high level brake light

Nearside front tyre low

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 83,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,238 miles

Oil leak

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

front disc brakes worn

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall and slightly wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,041 miles

chips in front screen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,618 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,461 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,424 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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GF52 AYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF52 AYB, 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 GF52 AYB registered?

GF52 AYB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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