Alfa Romeo Mito (2017)
2017 Alfa Romeo Mito
CarHunch analysed 746 real MOT records for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito passes its MOT at a creditable 83.1%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, but there's a serious caveat: one in three of these cars (33.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel versions perform virtually identically, both around 83%, so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect reliability here.
At 33,604 miles median, these are relatively light-use examples for a seven-year-old car, which partly explains the decent pass rate despite the dangerous defect prevalence. The average car racks up 1.41 failures and 8.9 advisories per test, pointing to wear items and minor electrical niggles rather than catastrophic failures. Before buying, run a full pre-purchase inspection and dig into the specific dangerous defects this particular car has encountered—they're common enough that you need to know what went wrong.
What to check before buying a 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (86%) | 641 | 83.1% | 1.42 |
| Diesel (14%) | 105 | 83.4% | 1.37 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito vehicles fall between 24,158 and 44,112 miles.
2017 Alfa Romeo Mito — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 690 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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24.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.9%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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