Should I buy a 2021 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2021 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 Petrol Automatic. 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

CVT fluid degradation causing judder or overheating

Whine under load, sluggish pull-away, revs rising faster than road speed, or a transmission temperature warning after hard use.

How to check

Pull away gently, then repeat with a slightly firmer throttle input once the car is warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

2Moderate Likelihood

Wheel bearing wear causing humming noise

A steady hum or drone that rises with road speed and may change slightly when cornering.

How to check

Drive at 30 to 60 mph on a smooth road and make gentle lane-position changes where safe.

Estimated Repair Cost

£220

3Moderate Likelihood

Engine mount or driveline vibration under load

Buzzing or vibration through the cabin under load, often worse uphill or when accelerating from low speed.

How to check

Accelerate gently uphill or from low speed in a higher ratio once the engine is warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£500

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%50%0–20,000 miles: 8.3% (19 failed / 228 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 10.1% (36 failed / 358 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.3% (20 failed / 140 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 12.0% (3 failed / 25 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 25.0% (3 failed / 12 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 25.0% (1 failed / 4 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 50.0% (1 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2021 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 Petrol Automatic

Mitsubishi ASX buying questions

Is a 2021 Mitsubishi ASX worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2021 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Mitsubishi ASX (2021)?

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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