Used Alfa Romeo Mito 2008-present reliability review

The Alfa Romeo Mito looks sharp, but it falls woefully short of its rivals in a number of key areas

What should I look for in a used Alfa Romeo MiTo?

Visibility is limited to the rear and sides of the Mito, so check for scuffs and dents on the bodywork picked up in city centre car parks, and check also the alloy wheels for kerb damage.

Is a used Alfa Romeo MiTo reliable?

The Mito didn’t feature in our most recent reliability survey, but previous surveys have found it in the bottom half of the table, with problems as reported above. Surprisingly perhaps, its bigger brother the Giulietta did well in our most recent survey, finishing 10th in the family cars category. Alfa Romeo as a brand actually finished in fifth place out of 32 manufacturers, an amazingly good result.

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