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YR61 XGV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,309 mi
Last recorded127,309 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,309 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 122,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 116,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Has been getting hot, not binding at time of test. O/S pads only 1/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,006 miles

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

Rear heat shield adrift

Fail 14 Nov 2022 111,006 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield adrift

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,760 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))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top mount noisy in operation

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 101,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres wearing on inner shoulders (both n/s+ o/s)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres wearing on inner shoulders (both n/s+ o/s)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,677 miles

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

sidewall wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

sidewall wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,800 miles

Front tyre depths low on edges (outside centre 3/4)

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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YR61 XGV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR61 XGV, 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 YR61 XGV registered?

YR61 XGV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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