Used Mitsubishi Space Star for sale in Europe

About the Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star name has been used on two quite different cars. The first was a small five-door MPV sold in Europe from 1999 to 2005. The second is a small hatchback that returned to Europe in 2013 and is still on sale. Both are compact and aimed at everyday use.

The first-generation car suits buyers who want a tall, practical body at a very low entry cost. Petrol engines were the core of the range, and a diesel was also offered. Our listings include diesel and LPG cars, and these mostly belong to this older generation. For LPG, check how the conversion was done.

The current hatchback suits city driving and small households. It uses small three-cylinder petrol engines with a manual or CVT automatic gearbox. It is a simple car with modest equipment, and many used examples are only a few years old. Model year and trim matter more than the badge when you compare listings.

Generations

• First generation (1999-2005) — A compact five-door MPV with petrol engines of roughly 1.3 to 1.8 litres, including a direct-injection 1.8, and a 1.9 litre diesel.
• Second generation (2013-present) — A small hatchback with 1.0 and 1.2 litre three-cylinder petrol engines, offered with a manual gearbox or a CVT automatic, and updated several times during production.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings follow model year closely. Across all years the median is 7500 euros. The first generation, sold up to 2005, sits at the low end: the 2004 model year has a median of 2300 euros. Listings then skip to 2013, where the median is 3900 euros. Prices rise steadily with each later year, and 2025 cars have a median of 14700 euros. Within a single year, mileage, trim and country change the figure, so compare several listings. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Mitsubishi Space Star

Inspect the car in daylight and ask for the full service history. Take a test drive that includes a cold start, and compare the mileage with the records and the condition of the interior.

• Rust on older bodies · First generation

  Cars of this age can corrode around sills, wheel arches, door bottoms and the rear. Look underneath and inside the arches. Surface rust is common, but soft or flaking metal on structural areas is a reason to walk away.

• Direct-injection engine care · First generation, 1.8 direct-injection petrol

  Direct-injection petrol engines can suffer from carbon build-up and injector issues if poorly maintained. Listen for rough idle or hesitation, and ask for records of regular oil changes and any injector or fuel system work.

• Diesel service records · First generation, diesel

  Check for evidence of timing belt replacement and regular oil changes. Watch for heavy smoke, hard starting or uneven running. Older diesels with no paperwork are a risk, so ask what has been done and when.

• CVT gearbox behaviour · Second generation

  On automatic cars, drive at low and motorway speeds. The CVT should pull away smoothly without judder, whine or surging. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has been serviced, and check the service book for any gearbox work.

• Three-cylinder engine checks · Second generation

  The small three-cylinder petrol engines should start easily and idle evenly. Check for oil leaks, warning lights and consistent service stamps. Short-trip use is common, so check that the car has been serviced on time.

• LPG conversion paperwork · LPG cars

  If a car runs on LPG, ask for the conversion certificate, the installer details and the date of the last tank inspection. Check that it switches between fuels cleanly and that the engine runs well on both.

• Accident and bodywork signs

  Look for uneven panel gaps, paint mismatch and overspray, which can point to past repairs. Check the tyres for uneven wear, and test all electrics, air conditioning and the spare wheel or repair kit.

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