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RV12 LPO

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 98,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 98,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,735 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 90,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,204 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2021 77,069 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,069 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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RV12 LPO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV12 LPO, 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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RV12 LPO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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