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RV12 FXU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 FXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 134,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,472 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2019 120,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,220 miles

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

top mounts slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,643 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES.

ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,424 miles

oil light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil light on

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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RV12 FXU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV12 FXU, 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 RV12 FXU registered?

RV12 FXU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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