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DU12 TYF

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 TYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 70,825 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,422 miles

Central Front Lower gearbox mount has worn alot

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower engine sump pan corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner arch guard missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 corroded at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 68,422 miles

Central Front Lower gearbox mount has worn alot

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower engine sump pan corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch guard missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 corroded at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,985 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Possible power steering fault. Steering heavy before test.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated. Exhaust corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 61,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR,VOID OF TREAD.DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Possible power steering fault. Steering heavy before test.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated. Exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,295 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,572 miles

slight oil leak / rear exhaust rusty / discs rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,266 miles

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

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 52,266 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,546 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 46,530 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,297 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,294 miles

Front tyres bald on edges (outside centre 3/4)

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 TYF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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