2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed passed 94.0% of its 2,399 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.3%) and tyres (2.3%) 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 125 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.8% in the 0-30k band and 14.1% in the 60-90k band, a 9.2-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 12.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 6.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.3% | 104 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 55 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 38 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 125 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 13 |
| 6 | Washers | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.5% | 299 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.2% | 293 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 136 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 66 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 15 |
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 | 1,597 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 728 | 7.5% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 814 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | 776 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 799 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Asx Exceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.3% 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 (2.3% 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 (1.6% 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
How many 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceeds pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 2,399 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed?
Visibility, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Does the 2020 Asx Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,399 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.