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AK51 UKM

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,052 mi
Last recorded64,052 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 64,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 64,051 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 55,590 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,113 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 50,097 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear shock absorbers casing corroded both sides

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,753 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 45,753 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded upper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement short bars both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,136 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension rubbers showing signs of deterioration

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusting

n/s/r tyre slight cuts in treads

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

rear brakes slightly noisey

sump rusting

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,618 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,602 miles

Advise both front tyres cutting out on the inside edge

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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AK51 UKM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 UKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 UKM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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