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YY02 USG

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,225 mi
Last recorded61,225 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 USG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,248 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 56,248 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,148 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 USG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YY02 USG, 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 YY02 USG registered?

YY02 USG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 August 2002.

Is YY02 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 USG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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