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S88 DVJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 DVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,125 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 91,125 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,025 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 88,025 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,042 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 71,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,181 miles

Front top suspension strut mount is noisey

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,060 miles

Rear ex box outer skin corrod

Fail 16 Oct 2020 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear ex box outer skin corrod

Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,599 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2019 52,599 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges fog light (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2018 42,327 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damege (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 42,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damege (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,555 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 14,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,365 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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S88 DVJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S88 DVJ, 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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S88 DVJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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