Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mitsubishi Asx Exceed appears in 4,864 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2021, and 94.1% of them passed. That is 3.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.0%) and tyres (2.2%) 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 tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 227 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.3% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 1.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 6.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Asx Exceed model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,355 | 95.9% | 4.1% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 2,399 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 1,110 | 92.3% | 7.8% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.0% | 197 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.2% | 107 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 98 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 18 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 9 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 7 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 227 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 97 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 31 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 22 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 19 |
| 7 | Washers | 17 |
| 8 | Rear fog lamp | 8 |
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 | 12.8% | 621 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 620 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 250 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 130 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 87 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 23 |
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 | 3,059 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,641 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 335 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 1,179 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 1,677 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 1,673 | 6.4% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Asx Exceed
- Visibility (4.0% 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 (2.2% 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 (2.0% 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 Exceed?
94.1% of the 4,864 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.9% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Asx Exceed most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then tyres (2.2%).
How much does mileage affect Asx Exceed MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 11.3% for 60-90k, a 7.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,864 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.