2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

1,570 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,570 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    48 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    63 marked dangerous
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.1%
  2. Brakes18.2%
  3. Lights & electrics15.2%
  4. Body & chassis8.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Steering5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2010 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2010 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,570 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).