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BF12 DVJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,033 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 83,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 83,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened will need replacing soon (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened will need replacing soon (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 67,122 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak on gearbox.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,494 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges of treads.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,494 miles

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

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

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges of treads.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,226 miles

Rear brake discs worn, corroded.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 53,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn, corroded.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,882 miles

Engine oil level slight low.

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges of tread, keep check on.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,478 miles

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

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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BF12 DVJ 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 BF12 DVJ, 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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BF12 DVJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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