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VK12 APY

2012 Mitsubishi Asx

White Diesel 1786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,862 mi
Last recorded150,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Asx67,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 APY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelAsx
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,786cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 150,862 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody slightly covered withg surface rust

Fail 7 Jan 2026 150,862 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody slightly covered withg surface rust

Pass 10 Jan 2025 124,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,389 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,218 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From Dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Waring on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,231 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 64,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,014 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,958 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 32,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 APY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Asx in White with a 1,786cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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VK12 APY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Asx, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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