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OV12 BVX

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,444 mi
Last recorded119,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 BVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,102 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount bearing noisy in operation

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 112,796 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount bearing noisy in operation

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,396 miles

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to front pipe joint, bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake cable over adjusted and pulling calliper arms forward

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,481 miles

bolt missing out of front exhaust section

n/s front brake pad wear sensor cable insecure

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,258 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Rear tyres slight cracking .

oil warning light illuminated,possibly connected to service light.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,469 miles

both sides rear brakes binding

both sides rear brakes binding

Fail 8 Jun 2017 37,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16-87H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16-87H (4.1.D.1b)

both sides rear brakes binding

both sides rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,444 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Rear slight cracking and perishing in tyre tread runs.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 21,444 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported pad wear indicator chafing on anti/roll bar link arm (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported pad wear indicator chafing on anti/roll bar link arm (1.9.2a)

Rear slight cracking and perishing in tyre tread runs.

Pass 8 May 2015 9,446 miles

E.M.L on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre perished

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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OV12 BVX is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV12 BVX, 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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OV12 BVX is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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