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AO12 UYV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,750 mi
Last recorded186,750 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 186,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 168,064 miles

Front exhaust broken flrxi

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 168,064 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin pipe not connected (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust broken flrxi

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 152,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 152,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 141,767 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 141,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 122,819 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 122,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 104,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,787 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough through top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing in tread pattern

Fail 10 May 2016 67,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres are worn on inner edges but not to cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough through top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing in tread pattern

Pass 18 May 2015 48,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO12 UYV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO12 UYV, 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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AO12 UYV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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