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YS16 VFV

2016 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,320 mi
Last recorded83,320 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito38,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 VFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 77,139 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 76,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 71,047 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 71,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 59,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 59,521 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 48,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber bearing worn

Offside Front Upper shock absorber bearing worn

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

Fail 10 May 2022 48,265 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber bearing worn

Offside Front Upper shock absorber bearing worn

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

Pass 19 May 2021 41,845 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

upper/lower protective covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 May 2021 41,845 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

upper/lower protective covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,495 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 38,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YS16 VFV is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 38,747 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 YS16 VFV, 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 10 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS16 VFV registered?

YS16 VFV is a 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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