How reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star compared with other cars?

We do not publish a comparison for the Mitsubishi Space Star, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 45.2% across 1,055 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.

What do testers most often warn about on a Mitsubishi Space Star?

The most common advisory is "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded", noted on 31.5% of all Mitsubishi Space Star tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.

What mileage does a Mitsubishi Space Star usually have at its MOT?

The average odometer reading recorded at test is 87,094 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

Are most Mitsubishi Space Star models petrol or diesel?

Of the Mitsubishi Space Star cars tested, 84% are petrol, 16% are diesel. Fuel type affects which items tend to fail, particularly emissions and exhaust components.

Model reliability file

Mitsubishi Space Star MOT pass rate & common failures

From 1,055 recorded MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Space Star, published by DVSA.

Data updated 29 July 2026

Quick answer

Across 1,055 MOT tests, 45.2% of Mitsubishi Space Star tests ended in a pass. This figure is not adjusted for age or mileage, so it is not a reliability ranking: the Mitsubishi Space Star fleet does not yet cover a wide enough spread of ages and distances to compare it fairly against other models. Its most commonly recorded failure is strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which appears in 49.8% of failed tests. Cars of this model average 87,094 miles on the odometer when tested.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

45.2%unadjusted, not comparable1,055 tests

We are not publishing a ranking for the Space Star. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare it fairly, and an unadjusted pass rate mostly sorts models by how recently they were bought rather than how well they were built. The failure and advisory patterns below come from the same 1,055 tests and are worth reading on their own terms.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Mitsubishi Space Star tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several items, so these do not sum to 100%.

1.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired49.8%
254 occurrencesSuspension mounting corroded or insecure explained
2.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements18.4%
94 occurrencesHeadlamp aim incorrect explained
3.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc16.9%
86 occurrencesDriveshaft CV joint gaiter split or missing explained
4.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded13.9%
71 occurrencesBrake pipe corroded explained
5.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen12.7%
65 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
6.A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc12.2%
62 occurrencesSuspension joint dust cover missing or split explained
7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn11.8%
60 occurrencesSuspension arm bush worn explained
8.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement11.8%
60 occurrencesParking brake efficiency too low explained
9.Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc9.2%
47 occurrencesSteering rack gaiter split, damaged or missing explained
10.Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc7.6%
39 occurrencesSteering rack gaiter split, damaged or missing explained

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mitsubishi Space Star tests carrying each advisory. The denominator differs from the failure list above because an advisory can be issued on a car that passed.

1.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded31.5%
332 testsBrake pipe corroded explained
2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements26.6%
281 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
3.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired23.6%
249 testsSuspension mounting corroded or insecure explained
4.A tyre seriously damaged21.5%
227 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured20.9%
220 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn15.1%
159 testsSuspension arm bush worn explained
7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn13.8%
146 testsSuspension arm bush worn explained
8.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users11.8%
124 tests

What gets tested

The Space Star fleet

Average mileage recorded at test: 87,094
Fuel mix of tested cars: Petrol84.2%
Diesel15.7%

Check a specific Mitsubishi Space Star

A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.

Compare within the range

Other Mitsubishi models

Mitsubishi L200 — 72.0% adjusted
Mitsubishi Outlander — 73.8% adjusted
Mitsubishi Asx — 75.0% adjusted
Mitsubishi Shogun — 75.4% adjusted
Mitsubishi Colt — 54.1% unadjusted
Mitsubishi Mirage — 77.3% adjusted
All Mitsubishi models

Common questions

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star compared with other cars?: We do not publish a comparison for the Mitsubishi Space Star, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 45.2% across 1,055 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.
What is the most common MOT failure on a Mitsubishi Space Star?: The item recorded most often is "The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired", which appears in 49.8% of failed Mitsubishi Space Star tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.
What do testers most often warn about on a Mitsubishi Space Star?: The most common advisory is "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded", noted on 31.5% of all Mitsubishi Space Star tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.
What mileage does a Mitsubishi Space Star usually have at its MOT?: The average odometer reading recorded at test is 87,094 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.
Are most Mitsubishi Space Star models petrol or diesel?: Of the Mitsubishi Space Star cars tested, 84% are petrol, 16% are diesel. Fuel type affects which items tend to fail, particularly emissions and exhaust components.

How this was worked out

Method and limits

Figures come from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, published under the Open Government Licence. Only class 4 initial tests are counted: retests are excluded so a car appears once, and abandoned tests are excluded entirely. No adjusted rate is shown because this model's tested examples do not cover enough of the national age and mileage range for standardisation to mean anything.

An MOT measures whether a car met a legal standard on the day. It is not a breakdown record, a service history or a running-cost estimate, and a pass rate is a property of a fleet rather than a prediction about one car.