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SM02 GDZ

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,991 mi
Last recorded111,991 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 GDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 111,991 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 111,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 98,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 87,800 miles

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

engine continualy cutting out

Fail 13 Nov 2009 87,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine continualy cutting out

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,444 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,895 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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SM02 GDZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM02 GDZ, 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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SM02 GDZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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