2019 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed passed 95.9% of its 1,355 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Asx Exceed comes out 6.1pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.8%) and brakes (2.1%) 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 41 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 2.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 6.5% 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 4.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.8% | 38 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 28 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.6% | 22 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 41 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 30 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
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% | 173 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.5% | 169 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 29 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 7 |
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 | 851 | 2.5% |
| 30-60k | 449 | 6.9% |
| 60-90k | 46 | 6.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 325 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 342 | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 342 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 346 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Asx Exceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.8% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
- Brakes (2.1% 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.
- Tyres (1.6% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Mitsubishi Asx Exceeds pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 1,355 2019 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed?
Visibility, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.1%).
Does the 2019 Asx Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.5% in the 0-30k band to 6.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,355 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.