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AJ52 PHA

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,591 mi
Last recorded126,591 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 126,591 miles

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

n/side rear tyre on 3m/m

Fail 5 Nov 2014 126,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/side rear tyre on 3m/m

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,290 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,635 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r suspension arm rubber bush split

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,250 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,174 miles

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,164 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,126 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AJ52 PHA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ52 PHA, 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 AJ52 PHA registered?

AJ52 PHA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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