Mitsubishi Space Star MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.1% pass rate
from 593 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Space Star is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 24% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.51% fail on Cable
    • 2.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.51% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.67% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.67% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.67% fail on Chassis
      • 0.67% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.67% fail on Doors
      • 0.67% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Body condition
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.9% fail on Spark ignition (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Track rod end (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.84% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment

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