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GL02 XMC

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 XMC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,190 miles

EML displayed

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,747 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,747 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,739 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 73,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,312 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,173 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front brake discs are worn.

N/S/F Wiper blade shows signs of deterioration,Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.O/S/R Tyre shows signs of feathering on inner shoulder.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,391 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front brake discs are slightly worn.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear reg.plate shows signs of delamination.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 30,282 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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GL02 XMC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL02 XMC, 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 GL02 XMC registered?

GL02 XMC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is GL02 XMC safe to buy?

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