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SM12 HUV

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

44,706 mi
Last recorded44,706 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,473 miles

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

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 42,465 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 41,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 41,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,717 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 40,717 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 40,212 miles

Front Both front suspension arms + shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 May 2021 40,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Both front suspension arms + shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2020 39,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 39,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 33,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 33,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 30,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 24,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outside of disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2017 24,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outside of disc face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 16,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,644 miles

rear discs worn corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 13,644 miles

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

rear discs worn corroded

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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SM12 HUV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SM12 HUV, 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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SM12 HUV is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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