2019 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · WM19 GGK

The 2019 Mitsubishi ASX presents as a fundamentally sound and roadworthy vehicle, having passed its most recent MOT on 26th September 2025 at 60,162 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though it is characterised by a pattern of deferred minor repairs rather than proactive servicing. The tester has repeatedly flagged a chipped or damaged central windscreen across five consecutive tests since April 2023, a cosmetic annoyance that has persisted without remedy for over two years. More critically, the vehicle failed an MOT on 23rd April 2024 at 47,640 miles due to worn nearside front brake pads measuring less than 1.5 millimetres, a fault rectified before the retest on the same day. This indicates that braking components were allowed to degrade to a dangerous level before intervention. The record shows a recurring cycle of advisories for worn rear brake pads and tyre edges, suggesting that while the car remains legally compliant, basic consumable upkeep has been reactive rather than preventative. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,595 miles per year is entirely typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, reflecting consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing. The recorded intervals show a steady progression from 37,129 miles in April 2023 to 60,162 miles by September 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer reading. The service history implied by the MOT record is sparse, relying solely on the annual test as a mechanical checkpoint rather than evidence of routine oil changes or scheduled component replacements. The 3,767-mile gap between the April 2025 and September 2025 tests is unremarkable, but the absence of any recorded mileage increase between the September 2025 pass and today's date of 16th June 2026 raises a question about whether the vehicle has been sitting unused for nine months. A stationary vehicle of this age can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brakes, and stale fuel issues that the MOT does not assess. A buyer inspecting this ASX in person should focus on the structural underside and the components that the MOT record repeatedly flags as marginal. The persistent rear tyre edge wear and the advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin in April 2025 point toward possible rear suspension misalignment or worn trailing arm bushes that are causing uneven tyre scrub. The nearside front brake failure in 2024 suggests a binding caliper or sticking slider pin, a fault that may have damaged the disc surface unevenly. Any prospective purchase must include a thorough inspection of the subframe, inner wing arches, and sill seams for corrosion, as Mitsubishi platforms of this era are susceptible to salt-induced rust if underseals have dried and cracked. The windscreen damage, while currently passing the legal line, will likely worsen with thermal cycling and should be budgeted for replacement to avoid a future failure. Test the handbrake gradient and check for a binding rear brake immediately after a drive, as the 2025 advisory for thin rear pads combined with the 2024 front brake failure paints a picture of a braking system that has been neglected at both axles.