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DK52 NKU

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,789 mi
Last recorded104,789 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 NKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,789 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 104,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in nearside bottom corner of windscreen out of drivers view

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,486 miles

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

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

fuel tank stap slightly corroded

slight run out on rear tyers

Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,459 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel tank stap slightly corroded

slight run out on rear tyers

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,167 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has anail in the tread and is starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,373 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 26,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DK52 NKU is a 2002 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 69.2%.

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 DK52 NKU, 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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DK52 NKU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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