2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

2,089 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,089 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    60 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension18.8%
  2. Brakes15.5%
  3. Lights & electrics11.8%
  4. Body & chassis6.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  6. Steering4.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  8. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.8%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2011 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,089 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Asx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).