2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT pass rate and common faults

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

2,424 Alfa Romeo MiTo cars first used in 2011 had an MOT in 2025, at about 14 years old, and 58.5% passed first time. That is below the 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011.

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

Common failures

The share of 2011 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 2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT failure items
2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.9%
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements4.0%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%

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 2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo advisories
2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge20.0%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened18.3%
Coil spring: corroded17.7%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.0%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive11.6%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement10.7%

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.

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo faults by area
2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension16.6%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment16.2%
Brakes11.1%
Tyres7.9%
Body, chassis, structure7.1%
Visibility6.2%

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.

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo recorded mileage
2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,42469,40087,100 miles105,300

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.