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SO12 LFZ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,566 mi
Last recorded61,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 61,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,876 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,458 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 55,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,846 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 50,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 46,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,088 miles

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded (outer skin)

Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,088 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded (outer skin)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,126 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 33,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,738 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 LFZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

SO12 LFZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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