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2014 Alfa Romeo Mito: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Alfa Romeo Mitos, from 1,600 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,600MOT tests in 2025
62%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 69%)
6,300typical miles a year
3.2×the usual rate for coil springs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Alfa Romeo Mitos than on all cars registered in 2014.

  • Coil springs3.2× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    22% All 2014 cars
    6.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8.5%, against 3.4% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.

  • Track rod ends3.9× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    17.4% All 2014 cars
    4.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8.5%, against 2.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Sub-frame3.5× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    8.8% All 2014 cars
    2.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.

  • Exhaust system2.5× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    9.1% All 2014 cars
    3.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.

  • Engine oil leaks2.2× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    9.3% All 2014 cars
    4.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.

Better than most

Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.8% here, against 8.2% of all 2014 cars.

By area

The share of 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    47% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    34% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    33% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    20% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    11% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    10% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2017729Suspension 31%
20161,447Suspension 33%
20151,516Suspension 43%
20131,528Suspension 46%
20122,003Suspension 44%
20112,421Suspension 47%
20102,677Suspension 47%
20092,900Suspension 46%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Alfa Romeo Mitos registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score