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SP61 XKA

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,019 mi
Last recorded80,019 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 80,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,283 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 55,283 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2019 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

rear exhaust tail box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 23,476 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy in operation

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,466 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 15,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,679 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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SP61 XKA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP61 XKA, 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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SP61 XKA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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