Alfa Romeo Mito

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 39,507 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

39,507

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (83%)

Years Covered

About the Alfa Romeo Mito

The Alfa Romeo Mito was MOT tested 39,507 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2008 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 743 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 71%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Alfa Romeo Mitos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 80,971 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 28,767 miles.

Compared to the Alfa Romeo brand average of 80%, the Mito is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa Romeo models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 875cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,930

Per month£161/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Alfa Romeo Mito?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Alfa Romeo brand average-4% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Alfa Romeo Mito by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	76%	50	28,767 mi
2018	83%	743	35,231 mi
2017	81%	1,429	46,289 mi
2016	81%	2,918	52,868 mi
2015	78%	3,113	58,618 mi
2014	77%	3,609	67,562 mi
2013	78%	3,374	73,593 mi
2012	76%	4,648	81,839 mi
2011	75%	5,325	86,394 mi
2010	74%	6,672	90,212 mi
2009	71%	7,584	95,837 mi
2008	60%	42	80,971 mi

Questions about the Alfa Romeo Mito

Is the Alfa Romeo Mito reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2008 to 2019), the Alfa Romeo Mito averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 39,507 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.

Which year Alfa Romeo Mito has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Mito has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 71%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.