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KG02 MKP

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 MKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 110,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 106,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on walls

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 102,747 miles

Both front headlights misty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2014 98,874 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,933 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,124 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 56,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 51,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2007 40,493 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2006 33,543 miles

nearside front tyre side wall perished and split

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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KG02 MKP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KG02 MKP, 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 KG02 MKP registered?

KG02 MKP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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