2014 Mitsubishi ASX MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

3,656 Mitsubishi ASX cars first used in 2014 had an MOT in 2025, at about 11 years old, and 68.2% passed first time. That is in line with the 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2014 Mitsubishi ASX cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2014 Mitsubishi ASX MOT failure items
2014 Mitsubishi ASX common failures
ItemValue
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements3.8%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
Position lamp: not working2.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2014 Mitsubishi ASX advisories
2014 Mitsubishi ASX common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge19.6%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material16.2%
Brake pads: wearing thin14.8%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.3%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.8%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened6.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2014 Mitsubishi ASX faults by area
2014 Mitsubishi ASX faults by area
ItemValue
Brakes13.3%
Suspension11.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.6%
Steering5.4%
Tyres4.6%
Visibility4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2014 Mitsubishi ASX recorded mileage
2014 Mitsubishi ASX mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
3,65667,40086,000 miles106,300

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Mitsubishi ASX years

Mitsubishi ASX first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20201,48589.8%86.0%
20191,61089.6%83.5%
20182,19684.1%80.9%
20173,98278.7%78.2%
20163,17777.9%74.9%
20154,45674.7%71.9%
20143,65668.2%68.6%
20132,33764.5%65.8%
20121,99866.7%63.5%
20111,91762.9%61.2%
20101,40860.6%59.3%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.