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Y15 DLJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 DLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,837 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,837 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,084 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 94,082 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,339 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outlet skin

Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,950 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,949 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 61,810 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 61,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,312 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,803 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre deterioated centre tread area

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,682 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,821 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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Y15 DLJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y15 DLJ, 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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Y15 DLJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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