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DK02 VYW

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,612 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corrded

Rear shockers outer casings corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 83,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust joint corrded

Rear shockers outer casings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner sills corrosion present

Fail 10 Oct 2018 82,476 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust noisy covers (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner sills corrosion present

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,320 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,320 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,185 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,054 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 75,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer cv boot weeping out of end

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,226 miles

Headlamp lenses getting misty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 62,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses getting misty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,039 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,300 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 48,300 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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DK02 VYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DK02 VYW, 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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DK02 VYW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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