2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mitsubishi Asx MOT pass rate and common faults

3,671 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,671 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    185 marked dangerous
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    116 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes19.9%
  2. Suspension13.4%
  3. Lights & electrics6.9%
  4. Tyres4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Steering3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

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: 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 2014 Mitsubishi Asx?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2014 Mitsubishi Asx cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,671 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi Asx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).