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LJ12 VFR

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,378 mi
Last recorded60,378 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,387 miles

Exhaust noisy Not standard exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,685 miles

brakes performance checked and passed ,front brakes 243 / 255 . rear brakes 113 / 134 . parking brakes 107 / 118 . all brakes locked out when placed under load. fb 59 percent . pb 17 percent .

exhaust showing corrosion

front brakes discs worn , inner face

Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,224 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 29,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,117 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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LJ12 VFR is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ12 VFR, 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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LJ12 VFR is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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