Mitsubishi Space Star
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 2,835 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
64%
Total Tests
2,835
Highest Pass Rate
2001 (66%)
Years Covered
6
About the Mitsubishi Space Star
The Mitsubishi Space Star was MOT tested 2,835 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2000 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 model has the highest pass rate at 66% from 161 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 58%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Older Mitsubishi Space Stars tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 81,824 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 89,619 miles.
Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Space Star is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mitsubishi Space Star by Year
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Questions about the Mitsubishi Space Star
Is the Mitsubishi Space Star reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2000 to 2005), the Mitsubishi Space Star averages a 64% MOT pass rate, from 2,835 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2001 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 66%.
Which year Mitsubishi Space Star has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star has the highest MOT pass rate at 66%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 58%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mitsubishi Space Stars more reliable?
Older Mitsubishi Space Stars tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
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