Mitsubishi Asx

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 47,625 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

47,625

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Asx

The Mitsubishi Asx was MOT tested 47,625 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2010 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 247 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 20 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mitsubishi Asxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 115,701 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 31,938 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Asx performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mitsubishi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Asx?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average+4% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread20 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mitsubishi Asx by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	94%	247	31,938 mi
2019	92%	1,859	35,106 mi
2018	91%	3,708	45,741 mi
2017	88%	6,595	54,506 mi
2016	85%	5,479	63,408 mi
2015	83%	7,809	73,315 mi
2014	79%	6,761	83,266 mi
2013	81%	4,448	88,927 mi
2012	78%	3,865	99,698 mi
2011	77%	3,899	109,320 mi
2010	74%	2,955	115,701 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi Asx

Is the Mitsubishi Asx reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2010 to 2020), the Mitsubishi Asx averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 47,625 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Mitsubishi Asx has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi Asx has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 74%, a 20 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.