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DU12 TXY

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,997 mi
Last recorded109,997 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,362 miles

Offside Front top strutt beraring worn

Fail 15 Apr 2024 92,360 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front top strutt beraring worn

Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,543 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 79,446 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,208 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly worn

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 75,208 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,009 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,571 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel hard to rotate

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,131 miles

rear box outer skin corroded slightly

Pass 19 May 2016 46,195 miles

EML Lamp on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 32,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,731 miles

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

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 TXY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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