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SO12 LFW

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,863 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 109,861 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 109,001 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 108,994 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,992 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2023 84,413 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 84,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,992 miles

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

Offside Front drl not work

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,973 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,274 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,552 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have slight cracking in tread pattern and on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,186 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 LFW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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