2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

2,680 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,680 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    101 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    104 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    87 marked dangerous
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.9%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.0%
  2. Brakes17.9%
  3. Suspension17.2%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Body & chassis6.5%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%

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 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,680 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).