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LM61 XTV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 XTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,341 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 88,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,943 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 77,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,822 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 68,822 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror and screen hanging items obstructing visibility (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,861 miles

Little reserve travel in parking brake

Fail 11 Feb 2022 60,860 miles

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

Little reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,232 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,939 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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LM61 XTV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 LM61 XTV, 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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What year was LM61 XTV registered?

LM61 XTV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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