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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi ASX. Check any ASX by registration number below.

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78.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.0%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

13

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mitsubishi ASX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi ASX has an average MOT pass rate of 78.2%, which is 4.0 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your ASX on the road.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi ASX fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your ASX for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the ASX is around 38,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used ASX, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi ASX, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi ASX performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 620 vehicles

99.4%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

2020

Based on 363 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

2019

Based on 2,863 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

2018

Based on 5,591 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2017

Based on 9,770 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

13.9%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2016

Based on 7,878 vehicles

84.8%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2015

Based on 11,062 vehicles

81.5%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

19.8%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2014

Based on 9,126 vehicles

76.4%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

26.4%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2013

Based on 6,119 vehicles

76.7%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

22.1%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2012

Based on 5,260 vehicles

74.3%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

25.2%

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2011

Based on 5,316 vehicles

72.2%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2010

Based on 15,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

Mileage at 10yr

72k mi

0

Based on 32,584 vehicles

84.2%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi ASX

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi ASX fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.1%
2

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.0%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.7%
4

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.7%
5

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

1.6%

Typical Mileage — Mitsubishi ASX

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2010 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used ASX.

At 3 Years

22,000

miles

At 5 Years

38,000

miles

At 10 Years

72,000

miles

Mitsubishi ASX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi ASX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi ASX?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi ASX is 78.2% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi ASX?
The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi ASX are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.1%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.0%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mitsubishi ASX reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.2%, the Mitsubishi ASX is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi ASX?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi ASX?
Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi ASX: 34,957 miles at 3 years, 71,315 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used ASX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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