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SO12 LGJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 95,227 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,318 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,232 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,726 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 64,722 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,021 miles

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

oil leak on the engine

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Sep 2019 60,021 miles

Brake cable damaged broken o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f 215/45/17/w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak on the engine

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,610 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,169 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 38,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LGJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 875cc 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 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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