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S8 HLW

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests42 (28 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,276 mi
Last recorded70,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 HLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

28 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,276 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 70,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 67,399 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 13 Feb 2024 100,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,726 miles

Both top mounts noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2023 60,725 miles

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

Both top mounts noisy

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 98,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,385 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 58,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,947 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,763 miles

condition of both front upper shocker mounts

Fail 8 Nov 2021 55,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

condition of both front upper shocker mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,252 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,252 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,400 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,816 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 31,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewall damage and cracking between tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,040 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 46,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 43,851 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,664 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 41,663 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,735 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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S8 HLW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 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 S8 HLW, 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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S8 HLW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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