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SY12 VJX

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,105 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 73,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,069 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav/phone holder ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 43,917 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav/phone holder ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 32,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SY12 VJX is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY12 VJX, 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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What year was SY12 VJX registered?

SY12 VJX is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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