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SO61 DCU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 DCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,518 miles

Rear suspension coil springs very rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension coil springs very rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,366 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 90,362 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,753 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 78,932 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,950 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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SO61 DCU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO61 DCU, 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 SO61 DCU registered?

SO61 DCU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is SO61 DCU safe to buy?

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