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SL12 NFU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 NFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 111,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 104,585 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 97,468 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,616 miles

all 4 springs corroded

both front arms corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,735 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 76,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front dics inner faces showing rust and discolouration (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,902 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,512 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 27,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn at inner edge

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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SL12 NFU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 SL12 NFU, 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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SL12 NFU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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