Mitsubishi Asx Exceed
From 773 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 14 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated, ineffective or insecure | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 86.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 96.2% | - |
Typical mileage
Half of all Asx Exceeds tested had between 18,535 and 35,677 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,145 median miles, the Asx Exceed has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Asx Exceed has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 773 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Asx Exceed?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Asx Exceed is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Asx Exceed at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Asx Exceed is 27,145 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,535 and 35,677 miles.
Buying a used Asx Exceed?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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