2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

410 MOT tests in 2024. 73.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.2%
Failed or needed repairs26.8%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 410 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Lights & electrics4.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

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: 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 2018 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 73.2% of 2018 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 410 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).