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AK61 RVW

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,492 mi
Last recorded103,492 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 RVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened The top mount has a slight amount of play, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 93,929 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 68,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,794 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,728 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 27,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,946 miles

split in sidewall (outer) NSR tyre (no cords exposed).

Fail 14 Jun 2016 17,946 miles

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

split in sidewall (outer) NSR tyre (no cords exposed).

Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,748 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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AK61 RVW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK61 RVW, 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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AK61 RVW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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