2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Alfa Romeo Mito first registered in 2017 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 306 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 306 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel than on all cars registered in 2017.
- Brake discs2.4× usualAlfa Romeo Mito26.1% All 2017 cars10.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.7% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
Common 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes33% 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.
- Tyres33% 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.
- Suspension20% 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.
- Lights and electrics16% 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 mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Steering2% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito diesel as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Alfa Romeo Mito compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | – | Too few tests |
| 2018 | 1,206 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 4,400 | Tyres 33% |
| 2015 | 4,626 | Suspension 37% |
| 2014 | 4,995 | Suspension 41% |
| 2013 | 4,864 | Suspension 39% |
| 2012 | 6,601 | Suspension 38% |
| 2011 | 8,076 | Suspension 41% |
| 2010 | 9,320 | Suspension 44% |
| 2009 | 10,491 | Suspension 44% |
| 2008 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Alfa Romeo Mito cars first registered in 2017. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score