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R5 SVP

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,083 mi
Last recorded44,083 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 44,083 miles

Covers obscuring testable components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,687 miles

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,605 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 16,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 7,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 6,872 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 10 May 2016 4,539 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 2,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 2,506 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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R5 SVP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 SVP, 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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What year was R5 SVP registered?

R5 SVP is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is R5 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 SVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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