2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 713 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.2% | 37 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 45 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.5% | 89 |
| 2 | Tyres | 11.2% | 80 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 459 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 238 | 6.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 234 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 232 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 244 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Asx Exceed
Before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceeds pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 713 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Asx Exceed?
Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.4%).
Does the 2020 Asx Exceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 6.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 713 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.