2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 67.0% of Alfa Romeo MiTos first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. Across 4,439 MiTo first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, tyres and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Alfa Romeo MiTos first used in 2016 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
67.0%
of 1,440 first tests; all cars first used in 2016: 74.9%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
4,439
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,440 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
31.8%
of 1,440 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
55,000
middle half: 41,000–70,500 miles; all cars first used in 2016: 67,500

How the 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, MiTos first used in 2016 against all cars first used in 2016 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the MiTo figure was 7.9 points lower.

2016 MiToAll cars first used in 2016
60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2016, test year 2021: 82.7%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2022: 80.9%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2023: 78.6%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2024: 76.7%All cars first used in 2016, test year 2025: 74.9%2016 MiTo, test year 2021: 80%2016 MiTo, test year 2022: 76.2%2016 MiTo, test year 2023: 71.3%2016 MiTo, test year 2024: 69.6%2016 MiTo, test year 2025: 67%74.9%67%
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Test year2016 MiToAll cars first used 2016MiTo first tests
202180.0%82.7%1,506
202276.2%80.9%1,498
202371.3%78.6%1,521
202469.6%76.7%1,478
202567.0%74.9%1,440

Common 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT failures

Share of the 1,361 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Suspension24.8%
Tyres23.0%
Brakes21.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.2%
Visibility19.7%
Steering15.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks14.3%
Body, chassis, structure10.1%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Coil spring: fractured or broken14.9%203
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively12.6%171
Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.1%138
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%129
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%115

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

Typical repair costs for common MOT failures

Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a MiTo in particular, and not a quote.

Failure itemTypical jobTypical UK priceUsual range
Coil spring: fractured or brokenCoil spring replacement£248£175–£400

From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.

What to check on a 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  2. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2016 MiTos, as a share of all 4,439 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge17.6%780
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened14.8%657
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing11.9%527
Brake pads: wearing thin8.6%383
Coil spring: corroded7.1%315

Questions about the 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo?

In 2025, 67.0% of MiTos first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2016 MiTo most often fail its MOT on?

Suspension (in 24.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (23.0%) and brakes (21.3%). The single most common item was “Coil spring: fractured or broken” (14.9%).

How often does a 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo fail its MOT?

In 2025, 33.0% of first tests on MiTos first used in 2016 did not pass first time: 28.5% failed, and a further 4.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,361 of 4,439 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 17.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (14.8%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (11.9%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.6%) and “Coil spring: corroded” (7.1%).

Is a 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 80.0% in 2021 to 67.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2016

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2016 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2016 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2016 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2016 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2016 Nissan Qashqai MOT statistics

How the 2016 Alfa Romeo MiTo MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2016 MiTo” means an Alfa Romeo MiTo whose date of first use falls in 2016 (65, 16 and 66 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2016, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Repair prices are typical UK prices for the job from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026 — not for this model, and not a quote. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.