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BJ12 GWO

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,698 miles

knocking from steering column

Fail 11 Mar 2026 97,698 miles

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

knocking from steering column

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,594 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 94,444 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 94,416 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 87,618 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs slightly corroded at tail of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 83,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets n/s and o/s low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,809 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 72,809 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 67,172 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 67,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,468 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 60,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,248 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,248 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,472 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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BJ12 GWO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ12 GWO, 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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BJ12 GWO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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