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SO12 CAA

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 77,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 72,455 miles

front subframe corroded in parts

Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,978 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 57,978 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 52,734 miles

offside front suspension arm mounting slightly sticking in operation

Fail 1 May 2019 52,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 45,889 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 45,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,550 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on side wall not through to cord

Fail 31 Jul 2015 26,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front 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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SO12 CAA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO12 CAA, 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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What year was SO12 CAA registered?

SO12 CAA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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