2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

4,461 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,461 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    206 marked dangerous
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    145 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.7%
  2. Suspension5.8%
  3. Tyres5.4%
  4. Lights & electrics4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Steering1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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 2015 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2015 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,461 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Asx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).