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AE02 BTF

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,065 mi
Last recorded184,065 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 184,065 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 184,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lenses poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 162,196 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 162,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 157,964 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 Jul 2015 154,827 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 136,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 136,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,771 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 94,759 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,185 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 88,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,291 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,373 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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AE02 BTF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE02 BTF, 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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AE02 BTF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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