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OY12 BLF

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 BLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 113,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 106,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,246 miles

Offside number plate lamp dim

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 95,246 miles

Offside number plate lamp dim

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,069 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount bush or bearing has slight play

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Top mount bush or bearing has slight play

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,910 miles

surface rust to brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,886 miles

Crankshaft oil leak

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

N/S/F driveshaft Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 14,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Crankshaft oil leak

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

N/S/F driveshaft Oil leak

Rear 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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OY12 BLF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red 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 OY12 BLF, 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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OY12 BLF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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