2018 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · WM67 BTE

The 2018 Mitsubishi ASX presents a stable mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 14 January 2026 at 44,443 miles. The most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. A notable anomaly exists in the record from 16 January 2024, where the vehicle failed at 35,280 miles despite the record listing no specific defects. On that exact same date, a pass is also recorded at the identical mileage. This discrepancy suggests either an administrative error or an unlogged rectification performed on the same day, but the absence of any recorded defects means no ongoing mechanical fault trend can be derived from that specific event. The annual mileage accumulation sits at roughly 5,555 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the odometer advanced by 5,964 miles, followed by a 5,007-mile increase over the next twelve months, and a 4,156-mile jump in the most recent year. This declining annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged sitting causes its own set of issues, including seized brake calipers, perished rubber suspension bushes, and flat-spotted tyres, even if the mechanical components show no current defects. Given the low-mileage profile and extended stationary periods, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to deterioration through lack of use rather than wear. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and listen for binding calipers during a test drive, as sitting vehicles frequently suffer from sticking handbrake mechanisms and seized slide pins. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and the suspension bushes for perishing, as rubber degrades over time regardless of mileage. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures, a thorough underside inspection remains prudent to verify the structural integrity of a car that has covered such minimal distances over eight years.