2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · WV63 GYD

The 2024‑10‑24 MOT at 94,107 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standard, but the series of tests in October 2024 – a failure on 94,012 miles followed by another failure on 93,893 miles – shows that the car has not maintained a consistently stable condition; the most recent pass suggests any prior faults may have been rectified, yet the earlier failures imply a history of recurring mechanical concerns. Covering 13 years and 94,107 miles, the average annual mileage of 7,239 miles aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, and the mileage curve is relatively even, with only a modest acceleration of 944 miles in the 21 days between the 2023‑10‑26 test and the 2024‑10‑17 failure, followed by a rapid 112‑mile increase in the subsequent week, suggesting the car was driven more intensively just before the latest inspection. A buyer should therefore focus on the components that repeatedly appeared in the earlier failures: the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, the rear brake calipers for sticking, the condition of the brake discs and pads, and any signs of structural rust on the chassis or wheel arches; the exhaust system and emission levels should also be examined, as previous tests noted no defects but the repeated failures hint at underlying issues that may not be captured without a physical inspection. Given the vehicle’s age, the relatively high mileage for its class, and the gap of more than two years since the last successful test, a thorough, independent mechanical survey is essential before purchase to verify that the recent pass reflects genuine improvement rather than temporary compliance.