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AK52 UPD

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,922 mi
Last recorded103,922 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UPD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,922 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,818 miles

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

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust system stll adequately supported

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,843 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,782 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 66,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 65,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,484 miles

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

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

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 UPD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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