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Should I buy a 2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Tailgate gas strut corrosion and detachment

Boot lid may feel weak, uneven, or drop faster than expected when opened.

How to check

Open the tailgate fully and leave it raised for a short moment.

Estimated Repair Cost

£180

2Moderate Likelihood

Rear brake caliper sticking

A hot rear wheel, burning smell, poor fuel economy, or the car holding back after a drive are common signs.

How to check

After a short drive using normal braking, stop on level ground and let the car creep gently.

Estimated Repair Cost

£260

3Moderate Likelihood

Rear wiper motor water ingress and seizure

Rear wiper may move slowly, judder, or stop working altogether.

How to check

Use the rear wiper and washer with the tailgate closed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£260

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.8% (89 failed / 1,010 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.7% (454 failed / 3,567 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.9% (637 failed / 3,778 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 20.8% (643 failed / 3,098 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 25.2% (522 failed / 2,075 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 27.2% (275 failed / 1,011 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 30.3% (127 failed / 419 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 30.2% (48 failed / 159 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 25.0% (9 failed / 36 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 30.8% (4 failed / 13 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Petrol Manual

Mitsubishi ASX buying questions

Is a 2013 Mitsubishi ASX worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Mitsubishi ASX (2013)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Mitsubishi ASX?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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