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YE17 VBL

2017 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,055 mi
Last recorded66,055 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito34,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 VBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 66,055 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 66,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 51,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,552 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 47,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rears (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all rears due to seatbacks (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,749 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,696 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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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YE17 VBL is a 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 34,940 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 YE17 VBL, 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 9 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE17 VBL is a 2017 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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