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DU12 TXV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 TXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,488 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 88,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 82,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to the outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,364 miles

Front disks corroded on inner side

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 80,364 miles

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

Front disks corroded on inner side

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box delaminating.

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box delaminating.

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inside edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 65,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inside edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,252 miles

Emissions were tested and met, however the DSM could not register the reading.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,226 miles

Noise from strut bearings when going from one lock to other

Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,225 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Noise from strut bearings when going from one lock to other

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,779 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,779 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,842 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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DU12 TXV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU12 TXV, 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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DU12 TXV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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