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VU52 PDO

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 PDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,380 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 122,282 miles

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 122,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete o/s rear centre seatbelt (5.2.2b)

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,426 miles

general age related underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,018 miles

Exhaust Centre Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Deteriorated

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

Offside Door Mirror Cover Adrift

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust Centre Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Deteriorated

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

Offside Door Mirror Cover Adrift

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,189 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating at rear joint

o/s/f inner side light not working.

oil filter leaking.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating at rear joint

o/s/f inner side light not working.

oil filter leaking.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,474 miles

both rear tyres perishing quite badly.

some impact damage to o/s/r of front subframe.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perishing quite badly.

some impact damage to o/s/r of front subframe.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,120 miles

check brake pad thickness wheels off.

clean/renew wiper blades.

exhaust system deteriorating.

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,753 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?

Based on 151,903 MOT tests across 18,779 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,238
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
18,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,795
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,161
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,134
Stop lamp not working 7,882
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,067
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VU52 PDO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 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 Wagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 PDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU52 PDO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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