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OY12 BMU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 BMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,994 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,894 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Rear exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Rear exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut/damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,246 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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OY12 BMU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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