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KC02 OZU

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 OZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,277 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Intermitant operation (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

General corrosion to all areas

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,817 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 7 Oct 2016 87,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front brackets broken on front section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp condensation

underside corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2015 85,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp condensation

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,174 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,815 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated and cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,269 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,248 miles

Inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,821 miles

A wheel alignment check is recommended due to tyre wear

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,638 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,427 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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KC02 OZU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC02 OZU, 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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KC02 OZU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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