Mitsubishi Space star
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,835 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
64%
Total Tests
2,835
Best Year
2000 (71%)
Years Covered
6
About the Mitsubishi Space star
The Mitsubishi Space star has been tested 2,835 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2000 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2000 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 58%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mitsubishi Space star by Year
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