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LR12 OPT

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,462 mi
Last recorded116,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 OPT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,128 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 108,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,311 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 91,311 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 83,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 66,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 64,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 62,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 59,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,248 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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,312 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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LR12 OPT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR12 OPT, 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 LR12 OPT registered?

LR12 OPT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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