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AK52 SWZ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SWZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,092 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,092 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides front worn. bolt,washer,bush type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,599 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 65,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front strut top bearings noisy/rough in operation, advise replacement

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,877 miles

exhaust poor in places/corroded.

near side front inner wing area under battery corroded.

off side front floor area corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 53,874 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor in places/corroded.

near side front inner wing area under battery corroded.

off side front floor area corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,587 miles

off side front coil spring corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,750 miles

all shock absorbers corroded.

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded in places.

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s/f tyre perished in tread area.

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded.

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

timing belt history ?

Fail 24 Oct 2016 50,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

all shock absorbers corroded.

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded in places.

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s/f tyre perished in tread area.

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded.

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

timing belt history ?

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,963 miles

both rear brake discs very corroded and worn.

both sides front (inner)brake disc faces worn/corroded.

both sides front inner brake pads very low.

both sides rear brake pads low.

foot brake travel poor.

near side front lower windscreen slight damage.

off side front coil spring (upper ) corroded.

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,070 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded.

exhaust system in poor condition.

off side front outer brake pad low.

off side rear brake disc corroded.

off side rear brake pads poor.

timing belt history?

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear brake disc corroded.

off side rear brake disc appears to have been hot?.

undertray insecure at rear.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,470 miles

both sides front tyres inner & outer edges low tread.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 40,457 miles

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

both sides front tyres inner & outer edges low tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,288 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

slight engine oil leak .

timing belt history ?

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low and starting to crack.

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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AK52 SWZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK52 SWZ, 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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AK52 SWZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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