2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

3,041 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,041 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    144 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    109 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.8%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Suspension4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Steering1.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%

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 2016 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2016 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,041 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mitsubishi Asx?

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

Is the 2016 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).