2015 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3L Diesel · DC15 KNL

The Mitsubishi ASX presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 June 2025 at 30,254 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass on 12 February 2025 at 30,121 miles. The only blemish is a failed test on 18 June 2025 at 30,251 miles, where the DVSA system shows no defects logged. A pass was issued the very next day at near-identical mileage, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault on the vehicle. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old car. From the 3 February 2023 test at 26,770 miles, the ASX covered just 3,484 miles over the following twenty-eight months, reaching 30,254 miles by June 2025. Annual use averages roughly 2,750 miles. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of standing or short local journeys. The record shows no gaps longer than twelve months between tests, so the keeper maintained continuous MOT compliance despite the limited use. A buyer should still inspect for issues that low mileage and inactivity can mask. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and surface corrosion on brake discs and underbody structures even when the tester logs no advisories. The clean history means no recurring mechanical faults to track, but the 18 June 2025 fail with zero defects warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason to rule out a data entry anomaly. Given the unbroken pass record aside from the anomalous one-day fail, previous ownership appears to have kept basic upkeep current. The low annual mileage implies lighter wear on drivetrain components, though a physical inspection of exhaust emissions, coil springs, and structural integrity remains prudent before purchase.