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SM12 HVA

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,339 mi
Last recorded91,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 91,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake in high travel

Fail 8 Mar 2022 72,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake in high travel

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged/ broken.

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged/ broken.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,169 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 38,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,279 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,279 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust outer cover corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,407 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 21,904 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 HVA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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