Mitsubishi Space Wagon
From 393 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective. The top issue, 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, caused 41 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 41 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 31 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 14 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 10 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.4% of Space Wagon failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £141.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 88.5% while Petrol versions pass at 63.9%, a 25 percentage point gap.
Mitsubishi Space Wagon on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 51 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 51. At this rate, roughly 9.5 years until none remain. Now at 2.4% of its peak (20,376 in 2000 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 86 | 410 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2025 Q2 | 94 | 414 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q1 | 97 | 415 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q4 | 108 | 419 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
| 2024 Q3 | 114 | 433 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q2 | 122 | 440 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q1 | 138 | 435 | +0 | -19 | -19 |
| 2023 Q4 | 154 | 438 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 96% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Space Wagons tested had between 97,943 and 108,184 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 97,943 median miles, the Space Wagon has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Space Wagon has a 71.2% MOT pass rate based on 393 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 caused 41 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Mitsubishi Space Wagons are on UK roads?
There are 86 Mitsubishi Space Wagons currently licensed on UK roads, with 410 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Space Wagon at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 97,943 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 97,943 and 108,184 miles.
Buying a used Space Wagon?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £141 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.