2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

1,631 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    71 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    57 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.8%
  3. Brakes12.4%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  7. Body & chassis5.3%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%

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: 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 2013 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2013 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,631 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).