2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,888 Alfa Romeo MiTo cars first used in 2009 had an MOT in 2025, at about 16 years old, and 55.1% passed first time. That is below the 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT failure items
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo common failures
ItemValue
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements7.2%
Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo advisories
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.6%
Coil spring: corroded20.7%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened17.0%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing11.8%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases9.5%
Brake pads: wearing thin9.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo faults by area
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension17.4%
Brakes16.9%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.5%
Tyres8.4%
Body, chassis, structure8.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo recorded mileage
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,88777,00096,200 miles116,000

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Alfa Romeo MiTo years

Alfa Romeo MiTo first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20161,44067.0%74.9%
20151,51361.5%71.9%
20141,59062.2%68.6%
20131,52961.0%65.8%
20122,00262.4%63.5%
20112,42458.5%61.2%
20102,65958.9%59.3%
20092,88855.1%58.3%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.