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BC51 KWP

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,738 miles

nearside front and offside front brake back plates corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 135,738 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front -inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

nearside front and offside front brake back plates corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,738 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 124,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 119,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 109,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,825 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 99,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 90,177 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 90,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,459 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 82,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,835 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,834 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 63,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 51,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 31,547 miles

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

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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BC51 KWP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 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 Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 KWP, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC51 KWP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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