2019 Mitsubishi Asx — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,995 MOT tests, the 2019 Mitsubishi Asx recorded a 92.7% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 8.8% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.5%) and tyres (2.8%) 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 256 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.6% versus 5.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.5% | 225 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 138 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 102 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 69 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 34 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 256 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 86 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 75 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 30 |
| 6 | Washers | 21 |
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 | 19.9% | 995 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 695 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 401 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 167 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.4% | 122 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 19 |
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 | 2,715 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,944 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 299 | 12.4% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 15.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,674 | 7.1% |
| Diesel | 321 | 10.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 1,245 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 1,242 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 1,217 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 1,249 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Asx
On a 2019 Asx, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.5% 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 (2.8% 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
How many 2019 Mitsubishi Asxs pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 4,995 2019 Mitsubishi Asx MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Asx?
Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2019 Asx get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,995 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.