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Alfa Romeo MiTo reliability by build year

Coverage 2009-20181 named generationHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 689 MOT tests for Alfa Romeo MiTos built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Alfa Romeo MiTo built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Alfa Romeo MiTos built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

24% of MOT tests on Alfa Romeo MiTos built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 14% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Alfa Romeo MiTos built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Alfa Romeo MiTo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your MiTo's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

MiTo Series 1

Series 1 (2009-2018)

Poor
DIESELPETROL

24.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 21.2% and 27.6%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 689 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Alfa Romeo MiTo.

See every build year for the Alfa Romeo MiTo

By age

Alfa Romeo MiTo fail rate by age

This chart combines every Alfa Romeo MiTo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
18520.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
68924.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,32224.3%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2,11226.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2,04628.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
2,12228.4%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
2,32728.5%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
3,03028.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
3,40930.6%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
4,16932.0%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,94731.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 15 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Alfa Romeo MiTos

These issues come from 7-year-old Alfa Romeo MiTos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    18.4%
    Advisory: 179Fail: 24 (12% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.3%
    Advisory: 194Fail: 14 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    13.1%
    Advisory: 120Fail: 3 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    10.7%
    Advisory: 21Fail: 73 (78% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.4%
    Advisory: 85Fail: 11 (11% of the times it was found)

Based on 689 MOT tests on 7-year-old Alfa Romeo MiTos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Alfa Romeo MiTos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Suspension + Tyres36%
  2. Brakes + Tyres33%
  3. Brakes + Suspension25%
  4. Other + Tyres13%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 220 MOT tests on Alfa Romeo MiTo cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

88%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

2 recalls in all

Both Alfa Romeo MiTo recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 recalls

Top concerns

  • Front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction during deployment
  • Braking efficiency may be reduced

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.8%
    Dangerous
    3.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Lower fail rate: 10.2%, against 24.2% for the Alfa Romeo MiTo, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    21,810 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Kia Rio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    Lower fail rate: 13.6%, against 24.2% for the Alfa Romeo MiTo, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,421 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Ford Ka

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.3%

    Lower fail rate: 16.7%, against 24.2% for the Alfa Romeo MiTo, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    14,260 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Honda Civic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.3%
    Dangerous
    5.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.9%, against 24.2% for the Alfa Romeo MiTo, both built around 2018.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,309 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Alfa Romeo MiTo across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the highest fail rate of the 4 Alfa Romeo models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 689 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Alfa Romeo MiTo ever sold: 23,358 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 689 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.