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DX16 VAO

2016 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,835 mi
Last recorded33,835 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito38,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 33,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Pipe Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 33,826 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Pipe Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 31,567 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 31,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 26,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,530 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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DX16 VAO is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 38,747 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 DX16 VAO, 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 10 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX16 VAO registered?

DX16 VAO is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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