2015 Alfa Romeo Mito — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,034 MOT tests, the 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito recorded a 76.6% pass rate. Superminis of a similar age fail 17.5% of the time, so this is 5.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 10.5% of tests against 6.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, track rod end and wipers — coil spring alone was recorded 920 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.8% once past 120-150k — 2.0× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 23.1% fail against 25.3% for diesel, a 2.2-point gap across 10,034 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 10.5% | 1,059 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.9% | 696 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 578 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.3% | 530 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 491 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 340 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 920 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 378 |
| 3 | Wipers | 350 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 330 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 283 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 270 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 28.0% | 2,808 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.4% | 2,547 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.2% | 1,629 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 668 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.0% | 607 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.4% | 546 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,500 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 5,204 | 23.0% |
| 60-90k | 2,760 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 492 | 27.9% |
| 120-150k | 68 | 33.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,523 | 23.1% |
| Diesel | 1,511 | 25.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,033 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 2,015 | 22.5% |
| 2023 | 2,047 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 1,981 | 24.0% |
| 2025 | 1,958 | 25.6% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Mito
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 10.5% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (10.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (6.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (5.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Alfa Romeo Mitos pass their MOT?
76.6% of the 10,034 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito?
Suspension, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by tyres (6.9%).
Does the 2015 Mito get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 33.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,034 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.