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NJ12 LJE

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,637 mi
Last recorded97,637 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 LJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 97,637 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 91,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil wax sprayed to underbody

Fail 8 May 2024 91,955 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK FRONT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil wax sprayed to underbody

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,849 miles

Front & rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust system Is Corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has Covers fitted unable To See Certain testable items

Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,849 miles

Front & rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust system Is Corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle has Covers fitted unable To See Certain testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 91,514 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,237 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front ABS CENSOR BOLT MISSING

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,234 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure PINCH BOLT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front ABS CENSOR BOLT MISSING

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 73,440 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 61,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,255 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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NJ12 LJE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ12 LJE, 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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NJ12 LJE is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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