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EK55 KPY

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,371 mi
Last recorded139,371 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 139,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 139,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 126,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 114,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,800 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,796 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both,lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,604 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,837 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above ns rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above ns rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,630 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,628 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,749 miles

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,899 miles

Rear tyres starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,359 miles

small cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 7,082 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 KPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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