2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

3,068 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,068 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    138 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    145 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    105 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.5%
  2. Suspension19.0%
  3. Lights & electrics18.8%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,068 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

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