2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

2,415 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,415 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    110 marked dangerous
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    64 marked dangerous
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes19.4%
  2. Suspension14.1%
  3. Lights & electrics8.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Steering4.4%
  6. Tyres4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2013 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2013 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,415 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Asx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).