2015 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6L Petrol · YP65 VMM

This particular 2015 Mitsubishi ASX presents an unusually pristine MOT history, with the most recent test on 27 October 2025 resulting in a clean pass and no advisories, advisories having been absent across the full sequence of recorded tests back to October 2022. The only blemish is a fail recorded on 24 October 2023 which, by the tester’s own entry, carried no defects listed, strongly suggesting an administrative anomaly, a re-presented vehicle, or a test abandoned before the inspection proper, given that the identical date also shows a pass. Across five recorded events spanning four consecutive years, the vehicle has demonstrated absolute consistency in passing roadworthiness standards with zero advisories of any kind, an outcome that is uncommon for an eleven-year-old car and points either to exemplary mechanical upkeep or to a vehicle that has seen very limited exposure to the wear-inducing conditions that typically generate advisories. The recorded mileage of 21,147 miles against an eleven-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 1,922 miles, which is exceptionally low and places the car in classic light-use territory. There are no notable gaps between tests, with annual MOTs recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2025, and the consistency of low usage suggests the vehicle has likely been used predominantly for short urban journeys rather than long motorway runs. Mechanically, this profile carries specific implications: the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain will have accrued minimal cumulative wear, but the braking system may exhibit light surface corrosion on the discs from infrequent heavy use, and components such as the coil springs, suspension bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages may show signs of age-related deterioration in their rubber elements rather than wear from use. Tyres, despite potentially having ample tread, could be suffering from age-hardening of the rubber compound, particularly if the original set remains fitted. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories means the test record offers no specific flagged components to investigate further, which is a positive indicator but also means any emerging issues would not yet be visible in MOT data. Given the low mileage, particular attention should be directed towards the condition of the suspension on a test drive: listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn top mounts, strut bearings, or anti-roll bar drop links that are deteriorating through age rather than mileage. The steering should be checked for any vagueness, clunks on full lock, or signs of wear in the power steering system, and the vehicle should be observed for any pull to one side under braking, which could reveal lightly corroded but still functional brake components. A thorough inspection of the underbody for any surface corrosion on subframe and suspension components is advisable, as a car of this age stored outdoors or driven predominantly on winter-salted roads can develop corrosion even at low mileages. Additional buyer precautions should focus on items that low-mileage use tends to compromise. The 12-volt battery is a likely candidate for replacement given the limited regular use, and the buyer should confirm when it was last changed. Brake fluid should be checked for age, as hygroscopic fluid degrades regardless of mileage. On a test drive, allow the engine to warm fully and listen for any timing chain rattle from cold, a known area of attention on this generation of Mitsubishi petrol engines. The CVH or automatic transmission should be tested under load with smooth throttle inputs to detect any juddering, and a careful inspection underneath the vehicle with a torch is recommended to confirm the clean MOT record reflects genuine condition rather than simply a lack of testing depth on low-mileage vehicles.