2012 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8L Petrol · SB61 YLO

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 12 November 2025 at 172,645 miles, recording a Pass despite a failure the previous day for numerous anti‑roll bar and steering linkage defects. The pattern of alternating failures and passes over the last decade suggests a generally stable roadworthiness level, yet the recurrence of suspension bush wear, brake pipe corrosion and tyre damage indicates that underlying component degradation is persisting rather than improving. At 14 years old the car has logged 172,645 miles, averaging roughly 12,300 miles per year. Mileage rose from 102,292 miles in November 2016 to 133,116 miles by November 2020, then to 154,482 miles in November 2023 and 172,645 miles in November 2025, showing a steady increase with no extended periods of low use. The consistent annual accrual points to sustained driving rather than long storage, which typically accelerates wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads and suspension components. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints on both nearside and offside fronts, which have been flagged for excessive wear and split rubber on three separate occasions (2025‑11‑11, 2024‑11‑11, 2025‑11‑12). Corroded rear brake pipes noted in both 2025 tests require visual inspection for rust and integrity of the surrounding grease coating. The nearside front inner steering rack joint recorded slight play in the 2025‑11‑11 failure and again in the 2025‑11‑12 pass, warranting a check for binding or looseness. Tyre cuts on the nearside front and offside rear nail puncture persist across the latest tests, so tyre tread depth and sidewall condition must be verified. Brake disc and pad wear have appeared intermittently (2022‑11‑10, 2021‑11‑05, 2019‑10‑30), so measuring disc thickness and pad remaining material is advisable. Finally, the child‑seat fitting that obstructed adult belt inspection in 2025 and the battery insecurity noted in 2024 should be confirmed as resolved before purchase.