2014 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · SH64 KWJ

The Mitsubishi ASX presents a stable and generally improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT in September 2023, where it passed at 53,809 miles. The tester flagged only two minor advisories on that occasion: a nearside front tyre worn to the 1.6mm legal limit and a non-obligatory central rear upper stop lamp inoperative. These are low-level consumable items rather than structural or mechanical defects, and the overall pass outcome suggests the vehicle was in sound running order at that point. Comparing the 2023 result against earlier years, the trend is clearly resolving. The 2021 test cycle saw a failure for a worn wiper blade alongside thin front brake pads and an inoperative high-level stop lamp, yet by 2022 the high-level lamp advisory had cleared, and by 2023 only the tyre and a separate lamp remained. Brake pads, once flagged as wearing thin in October 2021 at 38,319 miles, attracted no further comment in subsequent tests, indicating they were replaced in the intervening period. This pattern points to an owner addressing defects between tests rather than ignoring them. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2014 vehicle. At 53,809 miles over roughly twelve years, the annual average sits around 4,484 miles, well below the typical UK figure of 8,000 to 12,000. The record shows a steady and consistent accumulation: 32,337 miles in October 2020, 38,319 miles in October 2021, 45,630 miles in October 2022, and 53,809 miles in September 2023. That equates to roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year between 2020 and 2023, which is moderate and suggests regular rather than sporadic use. The gap between the September 2023 test and today's date of June 2026 is approaching three years with no further MOT recorded, which is a significant concern. A vehicle covering even modest annual mileage should have undergone at least two MOTs in that window, and the absence of a 2024 or 2025 record raises questions about whether the car has been kept on the road, declared SORN, or simply left untested. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the components that have historically drawn attention. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in October 2021 at 38,319 miles, meaning they have now covered a further 15,490 miles since replacement was likely carried out. Brake disc thickness and condition should be checked carefully, along with the rear brake system, which has not featured in any advisory but remains a wear item on a vehicle of this age. Tyre condition warrants close inspection given the recurring advisories: the offside front was flagged for inner edge wear in October 2021, and the nearside front was worn to the legal limit in September 2023. Uneven tyre wear patterns can indicate tracking issues, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating shock absorbers, so the front suspension should be examined for play and perishing. The high-level stop lamp appeared as an advisory in both 2021 and 2022 but cleared by 2023, suggesting a repair was carried out, though the non-obligatory central rear lamp was still flagged in 2023 and may remain unresolved. Given the nearly three-year gap since the last recorded test, a fresh MOT or pre-purchase inspection is strongly advisable to establish the current condition of the exhaust, structural corrosion, and overall roadworthiness before committing to a purchase.