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SO12 HDJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 128,934 miles

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

Nearside Front top spring mount bearing noisy

Offside Front top spring mount bearing noisy

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 128,934 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top spring mount bearing noisy

Offside Front top spring mount bearing noisy

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,202 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top shockabsorbers noisey when turning

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 117,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

both front top shockabsorbers noisey when turning

Pass 30 Mar 2023 105,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,748 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 101,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,631 miles

Nearside Front small pin hole in c v gaiter

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,980 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 60,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 58,022 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 58,022 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 50,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,468 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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SO12 HDJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HDJ, 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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SO12 HDJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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