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YR12 NEJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,987 mi
Last recorded70,987 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,987 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box skin layer corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 70,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box skin layer corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,785 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 49,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,882 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 47,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,246 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 42,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,199 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 37,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,256 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 27,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,138 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,022 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,493 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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YR12 NEJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black 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 YR12 NEJ, 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 YR12 NEJ registered?

YR12 NEJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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