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VE61 XRF

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 87,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight leak of grease from constant velocity boot

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from area above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 82,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from area above gearbox and around timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 82,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from area above gearbox and around timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 67,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 67,859 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 58,435 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Pass 29 May 2022 54,134 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

additional stop lamp not working

Fail 29 May 2022 54,134 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

additional stop lamp not working

Pass 28 May 2021 50,985 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Fail 28 May 2021 50,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2020 45,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 45,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,184 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 39,183 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2154018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 9 May 2018 35,294 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 33,169 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 30,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,331 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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VE61 XRF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE61 XRF, 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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VE61 XRF is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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