Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 2,539 tests, the Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic passes its MOT 92.0% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (9.5% fail rate), the Asx Dynamic comes out 1.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.5%) and tyres (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 163 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Asx Dynamic fails 6.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Asx Dynamic model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 507 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 2,017 | 91.3% | 8.7% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.5% | 139 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.5% | 64 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 62 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 57 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 7 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 6 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 163 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 61 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 4 | Front fog lamps | 23 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 23 |
| 6 | Washers | 17 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 16 |
| 8 | Side repeaters | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.3% | 388 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 345 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 94 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 45 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,510 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 912 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 140 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 832 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 792 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 774 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic
- Visibility (5.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic?
92.0% of the 2,539 Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.0% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 5.5% of tests, then tyres (2.5%).
How much does mileage affect Asx Dynamic MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 9.8% for 60-90k, a 3.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,539 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.