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AK52 SXA

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

92,606 mi
Last recorded92,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,606 miles

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

underside rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,310 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 88,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,272 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both /corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,502 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 80,472 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,825 miles

Both front suspension top mountings not smooth when rotated lock-to-lock

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside front suspension top mountings not smooth when rotated lock-to-lock

Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,898 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside front suspension top mountings not smooth when rotated lock-to-lock

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,286 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting detached, (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 71,262 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake test!, (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge!, but no cords visible at time of test, (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,049 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge,

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 65,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake hose, (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking burst during servo check, (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,838 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,827 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,143 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,497 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,489 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,506 miles

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 SXA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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