Petrol Mitsubishi Space Star: MOT pass rate
52.3% of petrol Mitsubishi Space Stars pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,181 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 84,598.
Petrol against the other Mitsubishi Space Star versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 52.3% | 1,181 |
| Diesel | 48.2% | 255 |
| All Mitsubishi Space Star | 51.6% | 1,437 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the Mitsubishi Space Star specifically, petrol is the strongest at 52.3%, and this petrol version sits 0.7 points above the 51.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol Mitsubishi Space Star had covered 84,598 miles at test, against 104,734 for the diesel. That is above average, the point where suspension bushes, drop links and exhaust corrosion start showing up as advisories before they become failures.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Mitsubishi Space Star page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Mitsubishi Space Star fuel types
- Diesel Mitsubishi Space Star - 48.2%