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MJ12 XAZ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,253 mi
Last recorded69,253 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XAZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,497 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged chewed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 16 Mar 2023 58,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged chewed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,047 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 48,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,513 miles

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

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,180 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,038 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ12 XAZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 MJ12 XAZ, 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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MJ12 XAZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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