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DV12 VTK

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,421 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames & attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has light corrosion.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 92,421 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working not working correctly. Malfunctioning and doesn't return to correct park position. (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames & attached components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has light corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2025 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 92,410 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 92,401 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 87,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front strut top mount bearings noisy

Pass 17 May 2023 83,376 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective General corrosion and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe including lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 83,376 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective General corrosion and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe including lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 75,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,354 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 22 May 2020 59,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 48,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 42,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 30,072 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2016 30,072 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 23,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 VTK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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