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YY02 XYE

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,545 mi
Last recorded193,545 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 XYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 193,545 miles

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

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

Nearside rear chasis rail corroded

Offside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 193,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear chasis rail corroded

Offside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 180,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 165,363 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 165,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 151,879 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 151,873 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2010 138,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 138,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR DISC SLIGHT PITTING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 125,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,760 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 XYE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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