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CA52 UWV

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,873 mi
Last recorded118,873 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 UWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 106,071 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

rear discs badly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,029 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 83,029 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 50,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,844 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,788 miles

brake discs surface rust wants using

Fail 20 Oct 2006 36,785 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,251 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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CA52 UWV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 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 CA52 UWV, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA52 UWV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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