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HV52 FWB

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,674 mi
Last recorded134,674 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 134,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 120,508 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 130,205 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISE o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and nearing legal limits

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,520 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake travel almost at limit of travel

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,520 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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HV52 FWB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HV52 FWB, 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 HV52 FWB registered?

HV52 FWB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is HV52 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 FWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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