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SL12 VMG

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VMG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 84,660 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,832 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,830 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 71,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,741 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded under coating

front and rear exhaust deteriorated/slight blow

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged, been run low on pressure?

o/s handbrake inner cable corroded

rear brakes worn/deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,678 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,288 miles

exhaust flexi separating / silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coolant level low

exhaust flexi separating / silencer deteriorated

front brake discs and pads worn to limit

nsf flat wiper torn and smear

osf strut bearing rough and noisy / spring corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,167 miles

all tyres perished / rears 3mm 1955516

coolant level low

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,346 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 VMG is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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