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LR12 OPV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,532 mi
Last recorded84,532 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 OPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,532 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,566 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer split ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 80,566 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure not sat in correct position in strut (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer split ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,391 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,460 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,680 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 44,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2017 39,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 32,836 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,072 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 26,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 OPV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

LR12 OPV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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