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KR12 POU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 POU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 98,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,682 miles

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

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

nearside front headlamp dip beam light intensity appears to be reduced.

nearside front outer sill areas show distortion.

off and nearside front daytime running lamps are inoperative.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 88,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam leveling device not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam leveling device not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

nearside front outer sill areas show distortion.

off and nearside front daytime running lamps are inoperative.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,084 miles

High handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,030 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,746 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroding

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,610 miles

Oil leak minor oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

both sides front tyre low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

both sides front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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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KR12 POU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 KR12 POU, 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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KR12 POU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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