2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

1,459 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,459 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    21 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 1.6mm0.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  7. Front fog lamps: not working0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  2. Tyres2.7%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2020 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,459 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Mitsubishi Asx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).