Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
DPF warning, reduced power, cooling fan running after shutdown, higher fuel use, or the car refusing to pull properly on a longer run.
Warm it fully, then drive at steady A-road speed and accelerate from about 1,800rpm in a higher gear.
£350
Whining from the engine bay, weak pull, blue-grey smoke, or a sudden drop in performance.
Accelerate firmly once the engine is warm and then let it settle back to cruise.
£1,300
Musty smell, persistent window misting, damp carpet, or unexplained moisture after rain.
Use the ventilation and demist during the viewing and pay attention to cabin smell and how quickly the glass clears.
£250
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
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.
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.
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.
Or enter the vehicle manually