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DU12 TYP

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,944 mi
Last recorded75,944 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 75,944 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded away

Fail 2 May 2023 75,942 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides , 24 16 " flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very badly corroded, and badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rough when steering turned , bearings seizing up (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded away

Pass 20 May 2022 60,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 60,573 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure knocking on turn slipping/jumping (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

zero emissions

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,617 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 TYP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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