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SM12 UAU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 78,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,260 miles

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

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

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2025 61,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 55,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear b/discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriating

front and rear suspension corroded including subframe and axle

Fail 26 Nov 2021 47,976 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front droplink boot loose

Offside Rear brake disc and pad signs overheated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system deteriating

front and rear suspension corroded including subframe and axle

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,938 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,938 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 44,374 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 44,374 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,284 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear x2 tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,282 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc and pads showing signs overheated

Rear x2 brake discs corroded

Rear x2 tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,358 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 33,874 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 33,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre has low tread and also cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,650 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

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 UAU 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 60%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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