MOT failure data · 2025
Alfa Romeo Mito MOT problems
Across every Alfa Romeo Mito that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 9.03% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 22.92%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Alfa Romeo Mito MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 9.03% |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.99% |
| 3 | Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis, structure | 3.44% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.43% |
| 5 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.22% |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.21% |
| 7 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.03% |
| 8 | Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Steering | 2.77% |
| 9 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 2.72% |
| 10 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 2.18% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Alfa Romeo Mito, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Alfa Romeo Mito buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Alfa Romeo Mito?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Alfa Romeo Mito MOT FAQs
What does a Alfa Romeo Mito most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Alfa Romeo Mito cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 9.03% of failure items.
Does this mean my Alfa Romeo Mito will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Alfa Romeo Mito that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Alfa Romeo Mito passed 66.26% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Alfa Romeo Mito's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate · used Alfa Romeo Mito buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.