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PY61 FKJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 FKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 85,865 miles

Centre brake light inop

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

N/s/f wheel arch cover loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 85,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre brake light inop

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

N/s/f wheel arch cover loose

N/s/r light lenses cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2026 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on the outer side wall and tread on 2mm very worn inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated And worn inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,195 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes are worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 82,195 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes are worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,792 miles

Coolant level low

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 77,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Coolant level low

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 72,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,882 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 67,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,848 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,848 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear handbrake 82kg requires attention

offside rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,440 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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PY61 FKJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY61 FKJ, 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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PY61 FKJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 January 2012.

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