2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

3,476 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    167 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    153 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    127 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%
  10. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes25.9%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Lights & electrics20.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,476 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).