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YY02 KWR

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 KWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 122,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 111,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlights in poor condition poor beam pattern

rear fog light switch poor operation

Fail 15 Nov 2019 111,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights in poor condition poor beam pattern

rear fog light switch poor operation

Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps in poor condition poor beam pattern

rear fog lamp switch poor operation

Fail 14 Nov 2018 96,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps in poor condition poor beam pattern

rear fog lamp switch poor operation

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,474 miles

Fog light switch temperamental

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Spring jumping (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Noise from offside front suspension during lock to lock check no fault found

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Noise from offside front suspension during lock to lock check no fault found

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,556 miles

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

o/s beam image defussing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s beam image defussing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,321 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,857 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,192 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,192 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2010 43,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge,tyre starting to perish.

Offside mirror damaged but not affecting veiw to rear.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge,tyre starting to perish.

Offside mirror damaged but not affecting veiw to rear.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,521 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 31,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside mirror damaged but not affecting veiw too rear.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 5,363 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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YY02 KWR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY02 KWR, 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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YY02 KWR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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