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DV52 VDO

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to seat belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil on minimum

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,059 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to seat belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil on minimum

exhaust mounting broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,293 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges - tread not as deep as centre

Both front suspension coil springs corroding.

Centre rear seat belt stalk trapped under n/s/r seat base, so not checked

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

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

Observation only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,135 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges - tread not as deep as centre

Both front suspension coil springs corroding.

Centre rear seat belt stalk trapped under n/s/r seat base, so not checked

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

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

Observation only - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,716 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,829 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/side outer sill slight corrosion.underside slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,313 miles

offside c/v joint gaiter clip slightly loose

Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,013 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 18,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 16,190 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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DV52 VDO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV52 VDO, 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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DV52 VDO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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