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PY61 FKW

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 FKW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,346 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2025 97,346 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,066 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,446 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail box skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,058 miles

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

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

rusty exhaust

Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rusty exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,954 miles

rear bumper trim insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 76,485 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear bumper trim insecure

Pass 16 May 2017 67,328 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

nearside mirror insecure

offside wiper blade worn

Fail 16 May 2017 67,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

nearside mirror insecure

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FKW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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