2021 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,110 MOT tests, the 2021 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed recorded a 92.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2021 Asx Exceed sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.0%) and brakes (2.9%) 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 61 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.6% in the 0-30k band and 12.9% in the 60-90k band, a 7.3-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.0% | 55 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.9% | 32 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.7% | 30 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 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 | 61 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 6 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | Tyres | 14.0% | 155 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.7% | 152 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 4 |
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 | 611 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 464 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 559 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 528 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Asx Exceed
On a 2021 Asx Exceed, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.0% 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.
- Brakes (2.9% 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 (2.7% 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 2021 Mitsubishi Asx Exceeds pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 1,110 2021 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed?
Visibility, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.9%).
Does the 2021 Asx Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,110 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.