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LJ62 BMU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,031 mi
Last recorded80,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,031 miles

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

Front engine undertray missing

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill damaged by incorrect jacking

Offside Front Upper suspension leg top mounting rough in operation

Offside Outer sill damaged by incorrect jacking

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 80,031 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front engine undertray missing

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer sill damaged by incorrect jacking

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

Offside Front Upper suspension leg top mounting rough in operation

Offside Outer sill damaged by incorrect jacking

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,623 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2021 62,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,551 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,262 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 51,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,339 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,408 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 37,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,229 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,998 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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LJ62 BMU 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 64.7%.

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 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 LJ62 BMU, 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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LJ62 BMU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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