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DY55 KAU

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,827 mi
Last recorded68,827 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 KAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 68,827 miles

CV boots cracking

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,113 miles

CV BOOT FOR STEERING RACK CRACKING ON IT ON THE DRIVER SIDE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Pass 9 May 2023 59,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 58,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 51,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,497 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 28,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,894 miles

NSR+ OSR tyre wall cracked

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,712 miles

engine oil level low

front brake pads low

treads splitting on all four tyres but none deep enough to reach ply/cords as yet

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,610 miles

treads starting to split (perish) on all tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 7,057 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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DY55 KAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 DY55 KAU, 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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What year was DY55 KAU registered?

DY55 KAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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