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YY53 PKK

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PKK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake readings only just met requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2024 68,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 68,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 59,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 59,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated burst on test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to burst brake hose

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,231 miles

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,829 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 41,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,588 miles

battery loose

brake advisories front brake imbalance 20% front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,502 miles

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

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

battery loose

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,881 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,877 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 15,877 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,346 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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YY53 PKK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 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 YY53 PKK, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY53 PKK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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