2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

511 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 511 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Bonnet: primary retaining device ineffective0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

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 2021 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2021 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 511 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mitsubishi Asx?

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

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Asx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).