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EJ16 XZO

2016 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito38,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 XZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,183 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective Engine/gearbox to subframe ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside front strut top bearings noisy

Nearside & Offside outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPM light on

Fail 22 Aug 2025 87,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Pipe joint loose & leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Gearbox mounting defective Engine/gearbox to subframe ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside front strut top bearings noisy

Nearside & Offside outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPM light on

Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,870 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 82,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,528 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EJ16 XZO 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 70%.

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 EJ16 XZO, 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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EJ16 XZO is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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