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R70 JPA

2016 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,971 mi
Last recorded89,971 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito38,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 JPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 89,904 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 83,293 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad and disc showing signs of heat damage

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 75,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,848 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 63,836 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe corroded and split apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 halogen bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 52,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,696 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,634 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,634 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm + slight wear inside edge

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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R70 JPA is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R70 JPA, 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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R70 JPA is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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