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AE52 VAF

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,414 mi
Last recorded20,414 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 20,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 19,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 19,761 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 13,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,498 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 4,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 3,191 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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AE52 VAF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 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 AE52 VAF, 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 24 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 AE52 VAF registered?

AE52 VAF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AE52 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VAF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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