2017 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · ST17 XLD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on June 9, 2026 at 113,822 miles identified a failure for corroded rear coil springs. While the car passed, this follows a significant failure in the previous year where multiple critical braking components required immediate attention. The overall state suggests that faults are only addressed once they reach the point of an MOT failure. The mileage profile is high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,600 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage recorded between June 2024 (81,608 miles) and June 2025 (97,324 miles), where the car covered over 16,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation indicates heavy motorway or long-distance use, which puts accelerated stress on the suspension, drivetrain, and braking system compared to a lower-mileage city car. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and underbody corrosion. The June 2025 failure flagged all four brake pipes for corrosion and being covered in grease, which often suggests an attempt to hide surface rust or a previous fluid leak. Given that the brake discs and pads were also worn at that time, the buyer should check for any signs of fluid weeping or thinning metal on the lines. Additionally, the presence of corroded rear coil springs in the 2026 test indicates that the suspension components are beginning to degrade structurally. Further attention should be paid to the front geometry and tyre wear. The 2024 advisory for an offside front tyre worn on the edge points to a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that may still cause issues if not rectified. Inspect the chassis and mounting points for structural rust beyond the flagged spring corrosion to ensure that the high-mileage usage has not compromised the structural integrity of the Mitsubishi.