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CU05 MVE

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,869 mi
Last recorded144,869 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 144,869 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 144,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 133,967 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Dec 2015 133,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,732 miles

front brake inbalance

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2014 120,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake inbalance

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,525 miles

brake pipes sarting to rust

handbrake readings low

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Nov 2013 106,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

middle exhaust bracket broken

brake pipes sarting to rust

handbrake readings low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,216 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,216 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes starting to rust

front discs badly worn

front tyres on 3 mm

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,685 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,685 miles

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

nearside cv boot limited life

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear discs worn and rusted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,667 miles

both front tyres on 3 mm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,444 miles

front pads low ?

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,666 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 9,823 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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CU05 MVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 56,528 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 CU05 MVE, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU05 MVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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