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AU52 UME

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,235 mi
Last recorded132,235 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,235 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both o/s calliper seized (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

both rear brake back plates rusty

rear under body rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 123,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,247 miles

both rear upper top arms, inner bushes split

fuel cap seal perrished

rear chassies/ floors rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,247 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear upper top arms, inner bushes split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal perrished

rear chassies/ floors rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,574 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,929 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 49,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,337 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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AU52 UME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU52 UME, 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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AU52 UME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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