2012 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · PK12 SSO
2012 Mitsubishi ASX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 184,295 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI ASX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK12 SSO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 184,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK12 SSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mitsubishi Asx (PK12 SSO) between May 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30cm of seatbelt m”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PK12 SSO Mileage History
- 12/05/201529,359 mi
- 30/03/201640,106 mi+10,747 mi
- 11/03/201748,927 mi+8,821 mi
- 18/03/201749,096 mi+169 mi
- 17/03/201856,958 mi+7,862 mi
- 12/03/201964,036 mi+7,078 mi
- 19/03/202072,027 mi+7,991 mi
- 22/09/202075,902 mi+3,875 mi
- 23/08/202190,488 mi+14,586 mi
- 23/08/2022108,914 mi+18,426 mi
- 23/08/2022108,914 mi
- 29/08/2023125,363 mi+16,449 mi
- 29/08/2023125,364 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/2024142,985 mi+17,621 mi
- 22/08/2024142,985 mi
- 22/08/2025163,302 mi+20,317 mi
- 22/08/2025163,302 mi
- 24/08/2026184,295 mi+20,993 mi
- 25/08/2026184,295 mi
Average of roughly 13,726 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi ASX
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI ASX
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF Clogging (1.8 DI-D)(Moderate)
The diesel particulate filter clogs quickly if the car isn't driven on the motorway regularly.
- Oil Dilution (Diesel)(Serious)
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause unburnt fuel to leak into the oil sump, raising the oil level and thinning the lubricant.
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