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DV12 NEJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,825 mi
Last recorded84,825 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,016 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/suspension component's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel beam/coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 79,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/suspension component's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel beam/coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,991 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,299 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff and notchy

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

Rear exhaust outer skin very rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,299 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff and notchy

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,376 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 22,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,130 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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DV12 NEJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV12 NEJ, 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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DV12 NEJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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