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YD12 VYE

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 147,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 119,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,153 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 67,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,790 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 52,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,946 miles

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

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

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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YD12 VYE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YD12 VYE, 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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YD12 VYE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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