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VA12 VCJ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,656 mi
Last recorded158,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 VCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 158,656 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 158,656 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,591 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 146,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,726 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,512 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 126,508 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,866 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,380 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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VA12 VCJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA12 VCJ, 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 VA12 VCJ registered?

VA12 VCJ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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