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YC12 JYZ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,312 mi
Last recorded196,312 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 JYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 196,312 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive SIGNS OF COOLOANT ABOVE GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

Nearside Rear WEARING ON EDGE & NAIL IN SHOULDER 215/40*18

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 215/40*18

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 196,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE & REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive SIGNS OF COOLOANT ABOVE GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

Nearside Rear WEARING ON EDGE & NAIL IN SHOULDER 215/40*18

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 215/40*18

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 184,962 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear PAD WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEWARING ON EDGE 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 184,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear PAD WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEWARING ON EDGE 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 169,271 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive QUIET BAD THE OIL LEAK IS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SUSPENSION WARNING ON DASH

Fail 11 Oct 2022 159,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

SUSPENSION WARNING ON DASH

Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,288 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE, FEATHERING ON EDGE & PERISHING 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

SUSPENSION WARNING 0N DASH

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,503 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension warning on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2020 122,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension warning on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension warning on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2019 112,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension warning on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension warning on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,694 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,743 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner side wall no cords visable

Fail 26 May 2015 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cut on inner side wall no cords visable

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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YC12 JYZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC12 JYZ, 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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YC12 JYZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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