Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Mitsubishi Asx?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Mitsubishi Asx?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Mitsubishi Asx?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Asx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,204 vehicles, the 2018 Mitsubishi Asx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Asx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Mitsubishi Asx are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (38% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (36.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Mitsubishi Asx?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Asx (2018)

2,204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2018 Mitsubishi Asx

CarHunch analysed 2,204 real MOT records for the 2018 Mitsubishi Asx. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Mitsubishi ASX is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1% that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and petrol and diesel variants are equally solid at that rate. However, 16.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist—particularly around brakes and steering components.

These ASXs show modest mileage for their age at around 34,000 miles median, which suggests relatively light use across the cohort. When failures do occur, they're infrequent (0.66 per vehicle on average), though advisories are fairly common at 5.2 per car, meaning minor maintenance will keep cropping up—get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on those dangerous-defect areas before committing.

The 2018 Mitsubishi Asx passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.66

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 24k–44k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,204 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,204 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 41.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 36.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 14.8%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Mitsubishi Asx

Based on MOT data from 2,204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (63%)	1,380	90.1%	0.67
Diesel (37%)	824	90.3%	0.65

Colour Breakdown

Based on 29,693 Mitsubishi Asx vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 21.2%

6,282

Black 19.6%

5,823

Grey 18%

5,331

Red 14.1%

4,183

Silver 9.6%

2,861

Blue 9.6%

2,851

Brown 8%

2,362

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Mitsubishi Asx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,394

typical

24,435

low mileage

43,954

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Mitsubishi Asx vehicles fall between 24,435 and 43,954 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,435 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,435–43,954 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Mitsubishi Asxs sit.

⚠ Over 59,337 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Mitsubishi Asx — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Mitsubishi Asxs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,125 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.66

Avg failures per vehicle

5.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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