2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

1,549 MOT tests in 2024. 88.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.3%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,549 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    27 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  8. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen0.2%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  2. Brakes3.2%
  3. Tyres3.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 88.3% of 2019 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,549 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 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).