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WJ62 LYU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,309 mi
Last recorded51,309 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 LYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,309 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,991 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,014 miles

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

some suspension components slight corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 40,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 40,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 36,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,286 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 36,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,156 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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WJ62 LYU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ62 LYU, 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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WJ62 LYU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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