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SL12 VME

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VME
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 142,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rer exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,705 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily, and heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full exhaust and back box heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 131,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 115,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,221 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,954 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,563 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,493 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,388 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Front suspension strut top bearing noisy and lumpy

Rear both brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,016 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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SL12 VME is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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