2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

1,675 MOT tests in 2024. 61.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time61.6%
Failed or needed repairs38.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,675 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    60 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.9%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Lights & electrics10.9%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Steering7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Body & chassis4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%

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 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 61.6% of 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,675 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).