2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT pass rate and common faults

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

1,529 Alfa Romeo MiTo cars first used in 2013 had an MOT in 2025, at about 12 years old, and 61.0% passed first time. That is below the 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013.

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

Common failures

The share of 2013 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 2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT failure items
2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%

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 2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo advisories
2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge20.3%
Coil spring: corroded18.0%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened17.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing11.3%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened11.0%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive10.1%

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.

2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo faults by area
2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension14.5%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.5%
Tyres8.4%
Brakes8.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.1%
Body, chassis, structure5.8%

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.

2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo recorded mileage
2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,52858,30073,800 miles92,200

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.