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SM12 HVF

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank heatshield loose

various other suspension components corroded eg front arms, rear springs, rear axle etc

Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust very deteriorated

slight roughness in strut bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres slightly worn/deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded eg front subframe, rear coil springs, front suspension arms

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r cracking (also slight cut in n/s/f) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded eg front subframe, rear coil springs, front suspension arms

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,006 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

handbrake cables corroded at ends

rear heatshield loose

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,690 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

possibly signs of diesel n/s of engine

rear brakes slightly deteriorated/corroded

rear wiper faulty

slight corrosion on underside components eg exhaust, rear coil springs, handbrake cables

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,139 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

signs of diesel? at n/s of engine

slight corrosion on hand brake cables, exhaust, rear coil springs and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,481 miles

slight corrosion on rear coil springs, hand brake cables and exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2018 53,480 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear coil springs, hand brake cables and exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,641 miles

exhaust corroded slightly but not holed

rear brake discs corroded and worn slightly

rust on all coil springs

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,788 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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SM12 HVF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVF, 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 HVF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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