2012 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8L Diesel · WN12 JUU

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a recent trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2024 at 133,376 miles, this followed a significant failure just five miles prior. The failure in February 2024 revealed multiple critical issues including an inoperative engine management light, lighting failures, and significant suspension wear. This suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT testing process rather than performing routine preventative checks. At 133,376 miles over 14 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an SUV of this age. However, the data shows a sharp increase in usage between November 2022 and November 2023, where the car covered over 14,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation likely placed sudden stress on the aging mechanical components, as evidenced by the transition from a clean-record test in 2022 to a series of mechanical and structural failures in the 2024 tests. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of the braking system and underbody. The March 2024 record flagged corroded front brake pipes on both sides that were covered in grease, a tactic often used to hide surface corrosion from the tester. Combined with pitted and scored front discs and previous reports of thin pads and anti-roll bar bushes, the braking assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Furthermore, the failure of the engine management light in early 2024 indicates potential underlying electrical or sensor faults that should be verified with a diagnostic tool to ensure no hidden fault codes remain.