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HF02 UVX

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,029 mi
Last recorded114,029 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 UVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 114,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 114,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 109,126 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 97,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 97,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,157 miles

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

front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perishing nearside and offside

Fail 11 May 2011 89,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perishing nearside and offside

rear brake getting low -- discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,807 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,775 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,110 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,257 miles

slight wear on all brake discs

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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HF02 UVX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF02 UVX, 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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HF02 UVX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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