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RE12 DTN

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DTN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts and abrasions to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 59,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 59,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp indicates a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut/torn to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut down to the cords at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,239 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 41,002 miles

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage. (Kerb Rubbing)

Fail 25 Jul 2020 41,002 miles

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage. (Kerb Rubbing)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 36,841 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes slightly rubbing.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deep lip on inner surface o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deep lip on inner surface o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,203 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 31,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly rubbing.

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

Pass 28 May 2015 30,228 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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RE12 DTN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE12 DTN, 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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RE12 DTN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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