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AF12 YSM

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,771 mi
Last recorded70,771 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YSM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2025 70,771 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/f (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 60,252 miles

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 60,252 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,692 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,303 miles

Rear slight corrosion to both rear springs

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 50,966 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,079 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 49,075 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,285 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 45,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,165 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Strut upper bearing tight

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,371 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,345 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Mito?

Based on 347,934 MOT tests across 25,785 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
25,785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 6,763
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,683
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,054
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,488
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AF12 YSM is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 55,541 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Mito fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 6,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 YSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Mito typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF12 YSM is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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