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YA61 AZO

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,906 mi
Last recorded68,906 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 AZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 68,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking Very bad oil leak in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,797 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 67,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,722 miles

Rear silencer box in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2023 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2022 63,933 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 63,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,674 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 58,673 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated,but not blowing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,080 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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YA61 AZO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 YA61 AZO, 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 YA61 AZO registered?

YA61 AZO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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