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Mitsubishi Space Star MOT pass rate and common problems

51.6% of Mitsubishi Space Stars passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,436 first tests): 44.9% at the first attempt and 6.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 3 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 33% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 132.8 (95% CI 126.6–139.0; 100 = normal).

Mitsubishi Space Star at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate51.6%incl. 6.7% fixed at the test centre20241436
Passed at the first attempt44.9%all first tests20241436
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 126.6–139.0)132.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 707 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241436
Biggest excess: Suspension62.3per 10032.4 same-age2019–202417906
Dangerous defects27.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202417906
Advisory items249.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202417906
strip · Mitsubishi Space Star · MOT Risk Index · 132.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mitsubishi Space Star. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 707 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 686 and 724 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mitsubishi Space Star index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank707of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241436
Best rank within its 95% interval686rankother models held where they are20241436
Worst rank within its 95% interval724rankother models held where they are20241436

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 147.6 to 132.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mitsubishi Space Star MOT, and how often?

Mitsubishi Space Star MOTs fail most often on suspension: 62.3 per 100 tests, against 32.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 17,906).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Suspension · 62.3 vs 32.4 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension62.3per 10032.42019–202411154
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment56.3per 10040.12019–202410085
Brakes46per 10024.62019–20248228
Body, chassis, structure27.4per 10015.12019–20244910
Steering15.1per 1006.42019–20242709
Visibility14.3per 10013.02019–20242562

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 17,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Space Star's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mitsubishi Space Star advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 39.7% of the time.

funnel · Mitsubishi Space Star · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 39.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 39.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment39.7% next failmedian model2019–20241033
Suspension38.7% next failmedian model2019–20243622
Brakes26.1% next failmedian model2019–20244867
Body, chassis, structure25.3% next failmedian model2019–20241530
Tyres13.6% next failmedian model2019–20243483
Noise, emissions and leaks10.1% next failmedian model2019–20241088
Identification of the vehicle5.3% next failmedian model2019–2024849
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024685

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mitsubishi Space Star got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mitsubishi Space Star MOTs flag brakes most: 77.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 17,906).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Brakes · 77.6 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes77.6per 10034.72019–202413904
Suspension63.1per 10026.22019–202411293
Tyres46.4per 10039.72019–20248306
Body, chassis, structure18.3per 1004.62019–20243284
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.1per 1002.82019–20242337
Noise, emissions and leaks10.2per 1005.22019–20241827

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 17,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mitsubishi Space Star?

For Mitsubishi Space Stars aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 37.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 5,175).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars) · 17.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)17.9% next fail2019–2024375
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)16% next fail2019–2024375
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)14.7% next fail2019–2024375
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)14.1% next fail2019–2024375
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024375
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024375
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)4% next fail2019–2024375
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 375 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024375
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory27.4% next fail2019–2024503
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory25.4% next fail2019–2024503
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.5% next fail2019–2024503
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.9% next fail2019–2024503
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–2024503
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–2024503
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024503
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–2024503
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–2024503
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–2024503
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail33.0% next fail2019–2024968
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail29.3% next fail2019–2024968
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.8% next fail2019–2024968
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.1% next fail2019–2024968
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–2024968
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–2024968
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–2024968
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024968
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–2024968
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–2024968
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass19.5% next fail2019–20241985
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.7% next fail2019–20241985
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.1% next fail2019–20241985
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.0% next fail2019–20241985
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20241985
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20241985
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20241985
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20241985
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20241985
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20241985
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory31.7% next fail2019–20242829
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.0% next fail2019–20242829
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory20.0% next fail2019–20242829
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.9% next fail2019–20242829
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–20242829
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20242829
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20242829
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20242829
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20242829
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20242829
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242829
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail37.1% next fail2019–20245175
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail34.9% next fail2019–20245175
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.0% next fail2019–20245175
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.3% next fail2019–20245175
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.1% next fail2019–20245175
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–20245175
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–20245175
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20245175
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–20245175
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20245175
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245175
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245175
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)17.0% next fail2019–2024165
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)15.8% next fail2019–2024165
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)13.9% next fail2019–2024165
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024165
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024165
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024165
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024165
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 165 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024165
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)31.8% next fail2019–2024315
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)27.3% next fail2019–2024315
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)20.6% next fail2019–2024315
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)17.5% next fail2019–2024315
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)15.6% next fail2019–2024315
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)9.2% next fail2019–2024315
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024315
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024315
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 315 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024315
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)35.4% next fail2019–2024486
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)35.2% next fail2019–2024486
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)22.6% next fail2019–2024486
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)18.1% next fail2019–2024486
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024486
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024486
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024486
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)8.4% next fail2019–2024486
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 486 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024486

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mitsubishi Space Star get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mitsubishi Space Star gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 27.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 174.2 major and 47.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mitsubishi Space Star · Dangerous defects · 27.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 27.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects27.7per 10011.22019–202417906

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 17,906 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Space Star still pass its MOT in a few years?

At age 19 (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 48.9–60.2%), 54.6% of Mitsubishi Space Stars failed their MOT first time, against 43.5% for all cars of that age (2024, n = 293).

line · Mitsubishi Space Star · Age 19 (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 48.9–60.2%) · 54.6 vs 43.5 · 2024
Age 19 (rough esti: 54.6. Age 19 (rough esti: 54.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 48.9–60.2%)54.6% failed first time43.52024293

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mitsubishi Space Star compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mitsubishi Space Stars fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail more often: 56.7% against 45.0% (2024, n = 926).

line · Mitsubishi Space Star · Age 14 · 56.7 vs 45.0 · 2024
Age 14: 56.7. Age 20: 54.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1456.7% fail45.02024926
Age 1553.6% fail46.320242416
Age 1655.7% fail47.320243200
Age 1756.1% fail47.820243253
Age 1853.8% fail48.020242863
Age 1954.8% fail47.720242296
Age 2054.0% fail47.420241554

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Space Star years should I avoid?

Mitsubishi Space Star build years range from index 82.7 to 98.8 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,436).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 822 tests, 95% interval 74.5–90.9) · 82.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 822 tests, 95% interval 74.5–90.9)82.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024822
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 2,330 tests, 95% interval 92.5–103.1)97.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242330
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 3,935 tests, 95% interval 94.7–103.0)98.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243935
Build year 200498.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245854
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 3,338 tests, 95% interval 91.2–100.1)95.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243338

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mitsubishi Space Star MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mitsubishi Space Star MOT: about £260 (up to about £494 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,436).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Expected repair bill · 260.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill260.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1436
Estimated range lower260.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1436
Estimated range upper493.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1436
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)112.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1436
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)78.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1436
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)69GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1436

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Space Star more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Mitsubishi Space Star and 3 as often or more. The Mitsubishi Space Star has an MOT Risk Index of 132.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,436).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Mitsubishi Space Star (this model) · 132.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mitsubishi Space Star (this model)132.8index100 = normal20241436
Land Rover Discovery Sport132.5index132.820241228
MG GS137.6index132.820242867
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso133.2index132.820244573
Citroen Spacetourer139.2index132.820242949
Chevrolet Kalos122.3index132.820242430
Chevrolet Lacetti120.4index132.820242064
Citroen C3 Picasso131.3index132.820246392
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Chevrolet Trax115.7index132.820241482

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Space Star normally do?

Mitsubishi Space Star: Age 19 median (rough estimate) is 81477 miles (2024).

line · Mitsubishi Space Star · Age 19 median (rough estimate) · 81477 vs baseline · 2024
Age 19 median (rou: 81477. Age 19 P75 (rough : 110944. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 median (rough estimate)81477miles2024293
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)61463miles2024293
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)110944miles2024293

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mitsubishi Space Star MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 36.4% of Mitsubishi Space Stars with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 63.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 183). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 27.1–46.8%) · 36.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 27.1–46.8%)36.4% failed first time202488
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 45.2–55.1%)50.1% failed first time2024389
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 52.1–60.8%)56.5% failed first time2024494
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 56.2–66.2%)61.3% failed first time2024362
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 53.1–72.2%)63.2% failed first time202495

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Space Star last?

33.1% of Mitsubishi Space Stars tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 5.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 5,917).

line · Mitsubishi Space Star · 100,000 miles · 33.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 33.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles33.1% of tested cars20245917
150,000 miles5.1% of tested cars2024917
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 0.6–0.8%)0.7% of tested cars2024120

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Space Star driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mitsubishi Space Star index is 127.9, against 123.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,436).

slope · Mitsubishi Space Star · Age and mileage adjusted index · 127.9 vs 123.2 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 123.2 vs 127.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index127.9index123.22019–20241436

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Space Star fuel fails its MOT less?

All Mitsubishi Space Stars tested were petrol: 54.7% failed first time (2024, n = 1,181).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Petrol · 54.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol54.7% fail first timeother fuels20241181

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Space Star engine is best?

No Mitsubishi Space Star engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,436).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 928 tests, 95% interval 90.9–102.7) · 96.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 928 tests, 95% interval 90.9–102.7)96.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024928
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 4,277 tests, 95% interval 95.2–100.6)97.9index vs model norm100 = model average20244277
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre99.7index vs model norm100 = model average20248675
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,950 tests, 95% interval 100.7–106.3)103.5index vs model norm100 = model average20243950

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mitsubishi Space Star fail its MOT most?

Mitsubishi Space Star fails first-time MOTs most in York (YO): 69.6% against 54.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 171).

First-time failure rates for the Mitsubishi Space Star range from 60.5% to 65.5% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · York (YO) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 62.3–76.0%) · 69.6 vs 55.1 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
York (YO) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 62.3–76.0%)69.6% fail first time55.12024171
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 61.3–72.3%)67.0% fail first time55.12024273
Torquay (TQ)65.5% fail first time55.12024557
London E (E) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 27.4–41.0%)33.9% fail first time55.12024183
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 29.9–47.6%)38.4% fail first time55.12024112
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.9%)38.7% fail first time55.12024142
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 56.6–73.1%)65.3% fail first time55.12024124
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 60.7–69.6%)65.3% fail first time55.12024435
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 56.4–72.5%)64.9% fail first time55.12024131
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 58.3–70.7%)64.7% fail first time55.12024224
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 56.5–71.4%)64.3% fail first time55.12024154
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 57.0–70.2%)63.9% fail first time55.12024202
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 56.1–70.8%)63.8% fail first time55.12024160
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 54.5–70.9%)63.1% fail first time55.12024130
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 55.1–68.1%)61.8% fail first time55.12024212
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 54.2–68.3%)61.5% fail first time55.12024179
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 54.6–67.6%)61.3% fail first time55.12024212
Exeter (EX)61.3% fail first time55.12024656
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 55.0–66.7%)61.0% fail first time55.12024264
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 53.9–67.6%)60.9% fail first time55.12024192
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 52.3–68.6%)60.7% fail first time55.12024135
Portsmouth (PO)60.5% fail first time55.12024694
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 50.3–68.6%)59.8% fail first time55.12024107
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 54.3–64.2%)59.3% fail first time55.12024376
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 52.2–65.5%)59.0% fail first time55.12024205
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 51.7–64.6%)58.3% fail first time55.12024223
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 49.8–64.9%)57.5% fail first time55.12024160
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 48.7–65.6%)57.4% fail first time55.12024129
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 50.7–63.7%)57.3% fail first time55.12024218
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 50.8–63.6%)57.3% fail first time55.12024225
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 51.5–62.5%)57.1% fail first time55.12024303
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 47.5–66.0%)57.0% fail first time55.12024107
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 48.3–65.0%)56.8% fail first time55.12024132
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 50.1–62.8%)56.5% fail first time55.12024230
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 49.1–62.1%)55.7% fail first time55.12024219
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 46.2–64.6%)55.6% fail first time55.12024108
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 48.8–61.7%)55.4% fail first time55.12024224
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 50.4–59.8%)55.1% fail first time55.12024428
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 48.0–61.6%)54.9% fail first time55.12024204
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 48.5–59.7%)54.2% fail first time55.12024299
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 44.9–62.4%)53.7% fail first time55.12024121
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 45.7–61.4%)53.6% fail first time55.12024151
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 46.1–60.4%)53.3% fail first time55.12024182
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 48.0–58.1%)53.1% fail first time55.12024375
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 45.8–58.3%)52.1% fail first time55.12024242
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 46.4–57.2%)51.9% fail first time55.12024324
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 46.2–57.3%)51.8% fail first time55.12024311
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 43.4–59.2%)51.3% fail first time55.12024150
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 42.1–59.5%)50.8% fail first time55.12024122
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 42.7–58.7%)50.7% fail first time55.12024146
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 42.4–58.2%)50.3% fail first time55.12024151
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 43.4–56.6%)50% fail first time55.12024214
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 43.9–55.5%)49.6% fail first time55.12024282
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 39.9–59.1%)49.5% fail first time55.12024101
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 44.5–54.5%)49.5% fail first time55.12024382
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 42.8–55.9%)49.3% fail first time55.12024219
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 42.8–55.9%)49.3% fail first time55.12024219
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 40.4–56.8%)48.5% fail first time55.12024138
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 39.2–57.4%)48.2% fail first time55.12024112
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 40.6–54.7%)47.6% fail first time55.12024189
London N (N) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 40.0–55.2%)47.5% fail first time55.12024162
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 42.5–52.1%)47.3% fail first time55.12024406
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 41.8–52.8%)47.3% fail first time55.12024313
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 38.5–55.1%)46.7% fail first time55.12024135
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 37.1–56.2%)46.5% fail first time55.12024101
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 37.1–56.2%)46.5% fail first time55.12024101
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 35.3–53.4%)44.1% fail first time55.12024111
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 35.0–52.3%)43.4% fail first time55.12024122
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 33.8–51.7%)42.5% fail first time55.12024113
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 33.7–51.1%)42.1% fail first time55.12024121
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 34.2–50.2%)42.0% fail first time55.12024143
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 33.4–47.2%)40.1% fail first time55.12024192
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 33.2–46.6%)39.7% fail first time55.12024204
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 30.0–48.8%)39% fail first time55.12024100

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mitsubishi Space Star rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mitsubishi Space Star MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.4 times the national rate: 1.84% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,432).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mitsubishi Space Star · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1432

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mitsubishi Space Star ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0.5% of Mitsubishi Space Stars tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mitsubishi Space Star · Likely compliant · 0.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0.5% estimate20241436

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mitsubishi Space Star?

Of failed Mitsubishi Space Star MOTs, 28.9% were retested the same day and a further 65.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 6,855).

bar · Mitsubishi Space Star · Same-day retest · 28.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest28.9%failed initial tests2019–20246855
Retest within 10 days65.6%failed initial tests2019–20246855
Clean MOT streak14.3%observed chains2019–20243034
Repeat advisory52.2%observed chains2019–20243034
Decreasing odometer1.2% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244006

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mitsubishi Space Stars aged 14 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 45.9% of tests, against 74.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 355).

bullet · Mitsubishi Space Star · Low-use first-time failure · 45.9 vs 74.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 45.9 vs 74.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure45.9%74.52019–2024355
Low-use gap-28.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024355

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mitsubishi Space Star fails, does it fail again?

45.6% of Mitsubishi Space Stars that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 45.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,491). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 43.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mitsubishi Space Star · Repeat after fail · 45.6 vs 45.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 45.6 vs 45.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail45.6%45.32019–20241491

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Space Star faults come together?

On Mitsubishi Space Stars, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 2.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 107).

Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024107
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.6)2.6liftexpected joint rate202439
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.7)2.6liftexpected joint rate202431
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024111
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024134
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024113
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.2)2.3liftexpected joint rate202435
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.8)2.3liftexpected joint rate202483
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.0)2.2liftexpected joint rate202440
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.2liftexpected joint rate2024603
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024252
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.2)2.2liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024302
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.0liftexpected joint rate2024627
Brakes + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024778
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024257
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.6)2.0liftexpected joint rate202465
Steering + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20241271
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241142
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.0liftexpected joint rate2024765
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.3–2.8)2.0liftexpected joint rate202432
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024305
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.3)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024111
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.3)1.9liftexpected joint rate202496
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate2024924
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024361
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.2–2.9)1.9liftexpected joint rate202420
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024282
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering1.8liftexpected joint rate20241059
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024414
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20242087
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate2024608
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate2024748
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024343
Brakes + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate20242247
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.0)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024176
Brakes + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate2024793
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.7liftexpected joint rate20241417
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 1.5–1.9)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024264
Brakes + Steering1.7liftexpected joint rate2024790
Suspension + Tyres1.7liftexpected joint rate2024901
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.7liftexpected joint rate20242710
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.6liftexpected joint rate20241692
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.6liftexpected joint rate2024659
Suspension + Visibility1.6liftexpected joint rate20241000
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.6liftexpected joint rate20241780
Body, chassis, structure + Steering1.6liftexpected joint rate2024644
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 0.9–2.1)1.4liftexpected joint rate202426
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mitsubishi Space Star had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mitsubishi Space Star; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1436

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mitsubishi Space Star fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 48.7% of Mitsubishi Space Stars failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 22,933 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Mitsubishi Space Star · Norway · 28.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 28.2 vs 33.7. Finland: 11.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 48.7 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway28.2% failed33.72024 by country1495
Finland11.2% failed26.32024 by country667
Netherlands48.7% failed50.82024 by country22933

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mitsubishi Space Star MOT matter?

Mitsubishi Space Stars fail first time most in September (57.0%, against 28.2% for all cars that month) and least in December (50.9%) (2024, n = 1,436).

line · Mitsubishi Space Star · January · 55.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 55.1. December: 50.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Space Star: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January55.1% fail first time31.120241830
February54.7% fail first time30.020241722
March53.5% fail first time28.320241920
April56.1% fail first time29.820241064
May55.1% fail first time28.820241122
June54.8% fail first time28.120241305
July55.5% fail first time29.320241417
August52.7% fail first time29.220241484
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September57.0% fail first time28.220241738
October55.1% fail first time30.320241745
November55.6% fail first time30.620241536
December50.9% fail first time29.320241023

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mitsubishi Space Star compare with cars of the same age?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,436 initial Mitsubishi Space Star tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Mitsubishi Space Star? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,436 initial Mitsubishi Space Star tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What do owners complain about? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,436 initial Mitsubishi Space Star tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,436 initial Mitsubishi Space Star tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,436 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mitsubishi Space Star MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mitsubishi-space-star/

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Mitsubishi Space Star MOT: quick answers

What is the Mitsubishi Space Star first-time MOT pass rate?

44.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,436 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,436 primary tests: 55.08% failed first time and 51.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 132.8 is shown separately.