2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

2,198 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    77 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    86 marked dangerous
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.1%
  2. Lights & electrics15.0%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  5. Tyres8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Steering2.9%

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 weakened17.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%

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 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,198 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).