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R16 LYA

2016 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,572 mi
Last recorded67,572 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito38,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 LYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,572 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2024 60,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 51,335 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 38,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,607 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,606 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 22,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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R16 LYA is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R16 LYA, 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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R16 LYA is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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