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LM12 XFP

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,165 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 81,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,647 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 74,463 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,758 miles

Emissions not tested front flexy blowing / broken flexy (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 61,847 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,847 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,106 miles

Cold air intake on air filter housing is damaged & loose / risk of becoming detached

Exhaust front pipe bracket is corroded away / flexi joint is deteriorated /no gas leaks

Nearside rear brake disc is pitted / corroded RBT effort is ok

Oil leak / appears to be nearside driveshaft inner seal?

Passenger airbag light displaying Airbag is turned off

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded / outer skin is partially missing / no leaks

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,106 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front upper & lower coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Cold air intake on air filter housing is damaged & loose / risk of becoming detached

Exhaust front pipe bracket is corroded away / flexi joint is deteriorated /no gas leaks

Nearside rear brake disc is pitted / corroded RBT effort is ok

Oil leak / appears to be nearside driveshaft inner seal?

Passenger airbag light displaying Airbag is turned off

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded / outer skin is partially missing / no leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,189 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 48,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,034 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

Fail 9 Jan 2018 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear section corroded

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2017 30,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 25,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,763 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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LM12 XFP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LM12 XFP, 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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LM12 XFP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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