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VE12 ZMZ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,860 mi
Last recorded125,860 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,860 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 117,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,596 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,571 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,020 miles

FAS not detected

exhaust silencer corroded

oil lamp on

Fail 16 May 2019 96,637 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FAS not detected

exhaust silencer corroded

oil lamp on

Pass 30 May 2018 85,980 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2018 85,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2017 75,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 63,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 63,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 48,713 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

injector seat seals blowing slightly

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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VE12 ZMZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 VE12 ZMZ, 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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VE12 ZMZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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