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J29 BYL

2017 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,185 mi
Last recorded88,185 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito34,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 BYL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 85,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,602 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 78,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DRL Inop

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,304 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 47,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,641 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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J29 BYL is a 2017 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 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 34,940 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 J29 BYL, 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 9 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J29 BYL registered?

J29 BYL is a 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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