2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate and common faults

745 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 745 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.8%
  2. Brakes9.5%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Lights & electrics6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%

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 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito cars passed their MOT first time, across 745 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 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).