Alfa Romeo Mito MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo Mito. Check any Mito by registration number below.

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70.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.6%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Alfa Romeo Mito — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo Mito has an average MOT pass rate of 70.3%, which is 12.6 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mito on the road.

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Mito fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Mito for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Alfa Romeo Mito, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Alfa Romeo Mito performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 78 vehicles

76.9%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2018

Based on 1,010 vehicles

78.5%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

22.4%

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2017

Based on 1,860 vehicles

76.7%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

24.9%

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2016

Based on 3,868 vehicles

76.6%Good

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2015

Based on 3,994 vehicles

71.0%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

29.0%

Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2014

Based on 4,479 vehicles

69.3%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

31.6%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2013

Based on 4,361 vehicles

70.7%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

27.2%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2012

Based on 5,939 vehicles

69.1%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

30.1%

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

2011

Based on 7,046 vehicles

68.0%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

29.1%

2010

Based on 8,557 vehicles

66.1%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

32.0%

2009

Based on 9,639 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

34.4%

2008

Based on 48 vehicles

54.2%Below Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

50.0%

0

Based on 27,004 vehicles

74.2%Average

Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo Mito

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Mito fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.5%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

2.7%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.9%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.9%

Alfa Romeo Mito Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.4%

Front Offside

5.1%

Front

2.6%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Alfa Romeo Mito

Alfa Romeo Mito — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo Mito MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Mito?

The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Mito is 70.3% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo Mito are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.5%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.7%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Alfa Romeo Mito reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.3%, the Alfa Romeo Mito is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo Mito?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo Mito?

Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo Mito: 46,998 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mito to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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