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DV12 RKA

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,318 mi
Last recorded67,318 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 RKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 60,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel flap damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 57,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear accident damage but no sharp edges

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 13 May 2024 57,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

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

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

Offside Rear accident damage but no sharp edges

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 May 2023 46,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (l))

Offside rear body damaged but no sharp edges

Slight chuffing noise on engine advise attention

Pass 13 May 2022 43,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,072 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 36,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,208 miles

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,187 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 RKA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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