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R3 VEV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,214 mi
Last recorded104,214 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 104,214 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 102,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 99,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 91,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

active suspension light on indicating a fault

Fail 4 May 2023 91,738 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard back box with straight through pipe (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

active suspension light on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,116 miles

brake pad warning light on

suspension fault warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2022 85,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on

suspension fault warning light on

Pass 7 May 2021 75,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,906 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge ( approx 2.8mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 64,909 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge ( approx 2.8mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,337 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 48,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw/nail in inner tread shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm pirelli Zero Nero 215/40/18 89W (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer body deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,477 miles

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

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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R3 VEV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R3 VEV, 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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R3 VEV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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