Alfa Romeo Mito: what fails at MOT
29,000 MOT tests on the Alfa Romeo Mito in 2024, counted. 36.3% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
36.3% of Alfa Romeo Mito tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 32.3%, so the Mito does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on suspension (8.9% of tests), lights and electrics (7.5% of tests) and brakes (6.8% of tests). It fails on exhaust and emissions more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 592 | 24.3% | 15.6% | 32,100 22,400 to 45,800 |
| 2017 | 1,123 | 26.4% | 18.2% | 42,800 31,600 to 57,200 |
| 2016 | 2,304 | 27.7% | 21.3% | 49,800 37,900 to 64,700 |
| 2015 | 2,346 | 33.4% | 24.4% | 55,900 42,100 to 72,300 |
| 2014 | 2,682 | 35.2% | 27.7% | 65,700 52,100 to 80,000 |
| 2013 | 2,547 | 34.4% | 30.6% | 73,300 56,300 to 89,800 |
| 2012 | 3,320 | 36.5% | 33.4% | 79,500 63,800 to 96,800 |
| 2011 | 3,759 | 36.3% | 36.1% | 84,500 66,700 to 102,600 |
| 2010 | 4,707 | 38.1% | 38.6% | 89,200 70,500 to 106,100 |
| 2009 | 5,136 | 44.5% | 39.8% | 94,900 75,900 to 113,900 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Alfa Romeo Mito tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Mito | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| Brakes | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions More than most | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Body and structure | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Steering | 2.3% | 1.7% |
The parts that fail most
- Coil spring4.3%
- Tyre3.7%
- Headlamp2.8%
- Brake test2.5%
- Brake pads2.1%
- Washers2.1%
- Headlamp aim2.0%
- Track rod end2.0%
- Exhaust emissions1.9%
- Exhaust system1.9%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
- Brake test: efficiency below requirements2.2%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
- Exhaust emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge13.3%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.8%
- Coil spring: corroded8.9%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.1%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive5.0%
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases4.5%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened3.4%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Has it ever failed on emissions or an exhaust leak, and what was done about it?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Alfa Romeo Mito's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.