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EK55 FVA

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 FVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 100,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front off trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front off trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare tyre missing

Fail 7 Apr 2025 97,110 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare tyre missing

Pass 18 Nov 2023 90,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,528 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,528 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,988 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,798 miles

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

slight water damage to the rear number plate.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,874 miles

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight water damage to the rear number plate.

The front tyres are waring on the edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,120 miles

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

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

Slight water damage to the rear number plate.

The front tyres are waring on the edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,850 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,197 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2008 16,322 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,322 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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EK55 FVA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK55 FVA, 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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EK55 FVA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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