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AJ02 FDU

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,042 mi
Last recorded32,042 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 32,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sil corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 31,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,434 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 30,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,765 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 29,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,125 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,661 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2020 26,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,967 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 23,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,504 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 16,800 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 15,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,406 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 8,435 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 4,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 3,522 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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AJ02 FDU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ02 FDU, 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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AJ02 FDU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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