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AK61 VPJ

2012 Mitsubishi Asx

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Asx67,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelAsx
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,987 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,339 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear centre and nearside ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sils, rear subframe and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet partially blocked but still sufficient to effectively clean windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 25,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Asx?

Based on 300,348 MOT tests across 30,154 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
7,002
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
30,154
On UK Roads
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AK61 VPJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Asx in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Asx models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 67,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mitsubishi Asx typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Asx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK61 VPJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Asx, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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