2018 Mitsubishi ASX · 7,380 MOT tests
2018 Mitsubishi ASX reliability
2018 Mitsubishi ASXs fail 13% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 ASX years (7,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi ASXs: 22.1%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi ASXs: 22.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,658
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,380
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.3% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi ASX
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.87%
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 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.85%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.51%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.01%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.6%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.32%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi ASX year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mitsubishi ASX reliable?
2018 Mitsubishi ASXs fail 13% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 ASX years (7,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi ASX MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.33% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.87% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mitsubishi ASX have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Mitsubishi ASX shows 34,658 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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