2012 Mitsubishi ASX · 7,395 MOT tests
2012 Mitsubishi ASX reliability
2012 Mitsubishi ASXs fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 ASX years (7,395 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi ASXs: 22.1%)
- 28.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi ASXs: 22.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 90,201
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,395
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.3% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Mitsubishi ASX
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Brakes9.7%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Tyres3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Steering3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.49%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Position lamp not working 2.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.22%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.14%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.01%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.94%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.8%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Mitsubishi ASX reliable?
2012 Mitsubishi ASXs fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 ASX years (7,395 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Mitsubishi ASX MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.49% of tests), position lamp not working (2.47% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Mitsubishi ASX have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Mitsubishi ASX shows 90,201 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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