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AF12 YSU

2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta70,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulietta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 148,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear revesing light not working

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 148,469 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear revesing light not working

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 146,208 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,016 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 142,923 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 139,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 136,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,946 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 102,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,504 miles

Offside Rear pad warning wire broken

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,504 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear pad warning wire broken

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,463 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r pad warning wire broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,988 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?

Based on 348,185 MOT tests across 30,274 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
30,274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,029
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AF12 YSU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 70,058 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 Giulietta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 YSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulietta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF12 YSU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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