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DV12 RKE

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,816 mi
Last recorded102,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 RKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 102,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 93,308 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer mount (dog bone) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,615 miles

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2011 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2023 85,757 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls deteriorated 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,867 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 83,867 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,477 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,552 miles

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

exhaust poor condition back box corroson

Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 25,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,059 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 RKE 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 DV12 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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