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HW52 AUE

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 AUE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,473 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 865,586 miles

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

engine MIL on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,552 miles

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

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

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

engine MIL on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,486 miles

rear centre seat belt not found

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,459 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear centre seat belt removed

Fail 12 Nov 2010 65,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,839 miles

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

offside rear seat belt missing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,635 miles

engine management light on

offside rear seat belt missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,209 miles

engine management light on

only two rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,806 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,659 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,287 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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HW52 AUE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HW52 AUE, 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 HW52 AUE registered?

HW52 AUE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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