At a Glance
The Alfa Romeo Mito has 35 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 955 (2008-2018) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 240K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Alfa Romeo Mito common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Alfa Romeo Mito generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Alfa Romeo Mito MOT Failures
Every reason Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre condition | 11.22% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 9.49% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.51% |
| 4 | Brake pads or linings worn | 7.90% |
| 5 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 5.98% |
| 6 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.53% |
| 7 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.33% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.15% |
| 9 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.25% |
| 10 | Brake disc or drum worn | 3.86% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 3.54% |
| 12 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.48% |
| 13 | Headlamp fault | 1.98% |
| 14 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.65% |
| 15 | Track rod end worn | 1.57% |
| 16 | Driveshaft fault | 1.51% |
| 17 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.30% |
| 18 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.05% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 1.02% |
| 20 | Wheel bearing worn | 1.01% |
| 21 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.99% |
| 22 | Rear suspension fault | 0.85% |
| 23 | Stop lamp not working | 0.81% |
| 24 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.70% |
| 25 | Airbag warning light on | 0.70% |
| 26 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.56% |
| 27 | Horn not working | 0.52% |
| 28 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.47% |
| 29 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.45% |
| 30 | Indicator fault | 0.43% |
| 31 | Fog lamp not working | 0.41% |
| 32 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.40% |
| 33 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.34% |
| 34 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.32% |
| 35 | ABS fault | 0.31% |
| 36 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.29% |
| 37 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.28% |
| 38 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.27% |
| 39 | Front lamp not working | 0.26% |
| 40 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.26% |
| 41 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.25% |
| 42 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.23% |
| 43 | Parking brake condition | 0.21% |
| 44 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.19% |
| 45 | Steering rack fault | 0.18% |
| 46 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.18% |
| 47 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.17% |
| 48 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.17% |
| 49 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 50 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.16% |
| 51 | Brake caliper fault | 0.16% |
| 52 | Engine oil leak | 0.16% |
| 53 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.15% |
| 54 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.14% |
| 55 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.13% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.13% |
| 57 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 58 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.11% |
| 59 | Seat belt condition | 0.11% |
| 60 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.10% |
| 61 | Brake pedal fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Steering operation fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 64 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.08% |
| 65 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 66 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 67 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.07% |
| 68 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 69 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 70 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 71 | Rear lamp not working | 0.05% |
| 72 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 73 | Front passenger door fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Driver airbag fault | 0.05% |
| 75 | Front suspension fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.04% |
| 77 | Chassis condition | 0.04% |
| 78 | Brake fluid leak | 0.03% |
| 79 | Transmission oil leak | 0.03% |
| 80 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 82 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 84 | Passenger airbag fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 86 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 87 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.02% |
| 88 | Electric power steering fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 90 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 91 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Reversing lamp switch fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.02% |
| 94 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 97 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 98 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | 0.02% |
| 99 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 103 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 106 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 107 | Steering arm worn | 0.01% |
| 108 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 109 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 112 | Steering free play excessive | 0.01% |
| 113 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 115 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 117 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 118 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Brake fluid warning light on | <0.01% |
| 120 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 121 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 122 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 124 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 125 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 126 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 127 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 130 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 140 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 147 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 152 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 158 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Alfa Romeo Mito MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Alfa Romeo Mito, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Alfa Romeo Mito problems?
Based on analysis of 240K Alfa Romeo Mito MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 35 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Coil spring broken or corroded". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Alfa Romeo Mito generation has the most problems?
The Alfa Romeo Mito 955 (2008-2018) (2008–2018) has the highest number of identified common problems (40). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Alfa Romeo Mito?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Alfa Romeo Mito owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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