2016 Mitsubishi ASX · 10,350 MOT tests
2016 Mitsubishi ASX reliability
2016 Mitsubishi ASXs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 ASX years (10,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi ASXs: 22.1%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi ASXs: 22.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,208
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,350
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mitsubishi ASX
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7%
- Tyres3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension2.4%
- Steering0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.04%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.97%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.9%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.94%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mitsubishi ASX reliable?
2016 Mitsubishi ASXs fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 ASX years (10,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mitsubishi ASX MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.81% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mitsubishi ASX have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Mitsubishi ASX shows 52,208 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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