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HV02 FBC

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 124,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,346 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 116,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 105,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,308 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear disc rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear disc rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 86,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Fail 23 May 2013 86,932 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 77,518 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,916 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,078 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 27,466 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 21,890 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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HV02 FBC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV02 FBC, 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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HV02 FBC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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