Alfa Romeo Mito
From 35,380 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Mitos fare better: 2018 models pass at 80.3% vs 67% for 2009.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 1,483 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,483 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 759 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 738 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 695 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 688 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 624 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 599 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 598 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 550 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 547 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.6% of Mito failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 45.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £142.
Alfa Romeo Mito on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,611 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 1,611. At this rate, roughly 10.9 years until none remain. Now at 74.8% of its peak (23,398 in 2017 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 15,816 | 1,692 | +0 | -429 | -429 |
| 2025 Q2 | 16,277 | 1,660 | +0 | -443 | -443 |
| 2025 Q1 | 16,719 | 1,661 | +0 | -325 | -325 |
| 2024 Q4 | 17,178 | 1,527 | +0 | -414 | -414 |
| 2024 Q3 | 17,733 | 1,386 | +0 | -298 | -298 |
| 2024 Q2 | 18,107 | 1,310 | +0 | -360 | -360 |
| 2024 Q1 | 18,488 | 1,289 | +0 | -384 | -384 |
| 2023 Q4 | 18,993 | 1,168 | +0 | -171 | -171 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mito Lusso | Petrol | 1,107 | 11% |
| Mito Veloce | Petrol | 725 | 7% |
| Mito Distinctive M-Air Tb 135 | Petrol | 613 | 6% |
| Mito Sprint Jtdm-2 | Diesel | 610 | 6% |
| Mito Distinctive Jtdm-2 | Diesel | 601 | 6% |
| Mito Sportiva Twinair | Petrol | 567 | 5% |
| Mito Qv Line Twinair | Petrol | 561 | 5% |
| Mito Sprint Twinair | Petrol | 533 | 5% |
| Mito Progression Twinair | Petrol | 515 | 5% |
| Mito Turismo 95 | Petrol | 501 | 5% |
| Mito Veloce Multiair | Petrol | 494 | 5% |
| Mito Distinctive Twinair | Petrol | 482 | 5% |
| Mito Distinctive M-Air Tb 105 | Petrol | 458 | 4% |
| Mito Sprint 8V | Petrol | 400 | 4% |
| Mito Sprint Multiair Tb | Petrol | 390 | 4% |
| Mito Veloce T | Petrol | 387 | 4% |
| Mito Veloce T 120 | Petrol | 385 | 4% |
| Mito Sprint 16V | Petrol | 381 | 4% |
| Mito Distinctive M-Air Tb S-A | Petrol | 369 | 4% |
| Mito Super Twinair | Petrol | 338 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 80.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 79% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 77.8% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2015 | 73.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
6 earlier years
| 2014 | 73.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2013 | 73.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 72% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2011 | 72% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 71.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2009 | 67% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mitos tested had between 54,094 and 107,100 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,954 median miles, the Mito has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Alfa Romeo models
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 75.7% |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 90% |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 68.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 75.9% |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 91.6% |
Common questions
What is the Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo Mito has a 72.1% MOT pass rate based on 35,380 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Mito?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo Mito is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 1,483 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Alfa Romeo Mitos are on UK roads?
There are 15,816 Alfa Romeo Mitos currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,692 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo Mito at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo Mito is 84,954 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,094 and 107,100 miles.
Buying a used Mito?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £142 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.