Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar (2000)
2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar
CarHunch analysed 402 real MOT records for the 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67%, which is 13 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests mechanical wear is catching up with these now-24-year-old cars. Nearly 30% of these vehicles have experienced dangerous defects at some point, so structural and safety issues are a real concern for any potential buyer.
At around 77,000 miles median mileage, these cars are running relatively low for their age, yet they still average 4.3 failures and nearly 15 advisories per test, indicating systemic deterioration rather than just high-mileage wear. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension, braking, and bodywork—the usual culprits in this cohort—and expect upcoming repair bills if the first MOT wasn't a pass.
What to check before buying a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 29.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 401 | 67% | 4.29 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 52.9% | 8 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar vehicles fall between 61,962 and 94,261 miles.
2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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