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MT61 RJO

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 RJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 62,326 miles

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box excessively corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 62,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,711 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,258 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 35,225 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2019 33,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 27,943 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 23,175 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 23,166 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 17,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,156 miles

Front tyre tread wearing thin on o.s.f and n.s.f tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT61 RJO 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 MT61 RJO, 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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MT61 RJO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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