2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

1,461 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,461 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.9%
  2. Brakes8.1%
  3. Lights & electrics7.5%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Steering4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Body & chassis2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.6%

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 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,461 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).