Alfa romeo 146 vs Alfa romeo Mito: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Alfa romeo 146
61%
MOT pass rate · 5,726 vehicles
Alfa romeo Mito
74%
MOT pass rate · 25,548 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Alfa romeo Mito is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 61%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Alfa romeo 146 | Alfa romeo Mito |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 61% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 39% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 102,365 mi | 85,531 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5,726 | 25,548 |
Most common faults
Alfa romeo 146
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Alfa romeo Mito
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Alfa romeo Mito is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 61%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Alfa romeo 146 report Full Alfa romeo Mito report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.