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AE52 VAD

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,704 mi
Last recorded32,704 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,704 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,704 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,803 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,803 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,993 miles

offside front brake disc corroding

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,303 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner plane

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,038 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,293 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,055 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 12,300 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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AE52 VAD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE52 VAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 VAD registered?

AE52 VAD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is AE52 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VAD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 VAD have outstanding finance?

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