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2018 Alfa Romeo Mito: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2018 Alfa Romeo Mitos, from 404 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 404 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

404MOT tests in 2025
72%pass first time (all 2018 cars: 81%)
5,500typical miles a year
6.4×the usual rate for coil springs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2018 Alfa Romeo Mitos than on all cars registered in 2018.

  • Coil springs6.4× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    10.9% All 2018 cars
    1.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 10.9%, against 1.3% of all 2018 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 ends5.1× usual
    Alfa Romeo Mito
    8.7% All 2018 cars
    1.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 0.8% of all 2018 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.

By area

The share of 2018 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    28% 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.

  • Suspension
    23% 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
    21% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    12% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    10% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    5% 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
2017729Tyres 31%
20161,447Suspension 33%
20151,516Suspension 43%
20141,600Suspension 47%
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 2018 Alfa Romeo Mitos registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score