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GX52 FKV

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 FKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 135,842 miles

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

both headlamps misted

eml on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2016 135,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

eml on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,227 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

eml on dash

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

eml on dash

Fail 11 Oct 2014 108,745 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 77,611 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,386 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,386 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,984 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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GX52 FKV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GX52 FKV, 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 GX52 FKV registered?

GX52 FKV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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