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MF12 MHY

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 MHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,914 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,209 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 91,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,683 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 86,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,716 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,687 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,601 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,852 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,447 miles

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm wearing smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded, outer skin hanging

covers & trays

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs lipped on inner edges (3.7.B.3)

oil leak(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, nail in tyre 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm wearing smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded, outer skin hanging

covers & trays

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs lipped on inner edges (3.7.B.3)

oil leak(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,268 miles

back box outer skin corroded

child seat fitted

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 30 Apr 2016 44,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

child seat fitted

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,343 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MF12 MHY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF12 MHY, 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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MF12 MHY is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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