2002 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.9L Diesel · VE02 RZS
2002 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 155,295 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE02 RZS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
- 155,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE02 RZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma (VE02 RZS) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced r”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
VE02 RZS Mileage History
- 02/02/2022155,280 mi
- 08/02/2022155,295 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 910 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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