2010 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8L Diesel · LS60 UCL

The 2010 Mitsubishi ASX presents a mixed maintenance picture. Its most recent MOT, passed on 2025-10-06 at 118,715 miles, shows a vehicle that is fundamentally roadworthy but carrying unresolved corrosion and cosmetic concerns. The maintenance trend is not cleanly stable or worsening; it is inconsistent. A serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber caused a failure on 2025-10-06 at 118,710 miles, yet just days later on 2025-10-06 at 118,715 miles, the same vehicle passed with no shock absorber defect recorded. This suggests a repair was carried out between the two tests, which is a positive intervention. However, the offside rear brake pipe corrosion flagged in the October 2025 pass remains an active advisory, indicating a slow-acting structural issue that has not been fully remedied. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,420 miles per year is typical for a 16-year-old vehicle, showing no alarming gaps or sudden surges in use. The record is clean and consistent, with annual tests showing steady progression from 101,541 miles in September 2023 to 118,715 miles by October 2025. This regular use pattern means wear on consumables and mechanical components should be expected and is not abnormal for the age and class of vehicle. A buyer should focus inspection on the rear brake pipework and the offside rear brake assembly, given the recurring corrosion advisory noted in the October 2025 test. Corrosion covered in grease or other material to a brake hose suggests a history of surface treatment rather than component replacement, which may mask deeper deterioration. The suspension also warrants close attention. The nearside front shock absorber failure in October 2025 and an identical offside front shock absorber failure in September 2023 at 101,538 miles indicate a pattern of damper wear across both sides of the vehicle. A physical check for uneven damping response, knocking, or fresh fluid residue is advisable. The windscreen damage, repeatedly noted as not affecting the driver's view, is cosmetic but should be verified for any progression towards the swept area. Tyre wear advisories in October 2024 at 110,699 miles, with both front tyres worn to the legal limit or bald on the edge, point to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have persisted. A thorough check of front wheel tracking and suspension bushes is recommended.