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ML62 ULW

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ULW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 90,133 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2026 90,133 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 84,545 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,235 miles

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

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s and n/s front lower wishbones corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,872 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 72,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,082 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,894 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,054 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 35,052 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,291 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 26,291 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Oct 2017 22,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 10,342 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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ML62 ULW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 ML62 ULW, 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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ML62 ULW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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