2019 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · WH19 KMX

The Mitsubishi ASX presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 23 July 2025 at 46,556 miles reveals emerging wear that warrants attention. The tester flagged front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, alongside both front and rear brake pads at 50% wear, and a TPMS warning light illuminated at the time of test. These are not failures, but they indicate the braking system is entering a phase of active deterioration. The trend is stable rather than alarming, yet the shift from two clean tests in 2022 and 2023 to advisories in 2024 and 2025 suggests the car has moved past its low-mileage honeymoon period into genuine mid-life wear. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From 11,276 miles in August 2022 to 21,888 miles in July 2023, the car covered 10,612 miles in roughly eleven months. The following year it added 12,419 miles to reach 34,307 by August 2024, then climbed another 12,249 miles to 46,556 by July 2025. That is a steady annual rate of around 11,000 to 12,000 miles, slightly above the 6,651 miles per year average implied by the current odometer reading. The discrepancy suggests the car may have been used more intensively in recent years after a quieter early life, or that the initial years saw very light use. Either way, the MOT record is complete with no gaps, and every test has been passed first time. The 2024 test at 34,307 miles picked up both front tyres worn to 3mm on the edges, which is close to the legal minimum. Combined with the 2025 advisory on front brake disc condition and pad wear, a buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry and wheel alignment carefully. Edge wear on the front tyres points to possible tracking or camber issues, and pitted or scored discs often follow from prolonged pad wear or poor disc surface condition rather than simple age. The TPMS light being on at the most recent test could indicate a slow puncture, a faulty sensor, or simply low tyre pressure at the time of presentation, but it should be read with a diagnostic tool rather than dismissed. Beyond the flagged items, the car has no structural or corrosion advisories on record, which is encouraging for a seven-year-old vehicle. A buyer should still inspect the underside for surface rust on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake line condition, as these are not always visible during a standard MOT but become increasingly relevant past 40,000 miles. The braking components flagged in 2025 are consumable items by nature, but their condition at this mileage suggests the previous owner may have deferred replacement. Budget for fresh front discs and pads, and verify the rear pads have not deteriorated further since the July 2025 test.