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VN12 AYT

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 AYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s strut top slightly tight

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,608 miles

Nearside Front top strut bearing noisy

Offside Front top strut bearing noisy

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 122,606 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top strut bearing noisy

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 120,127 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 115,647 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,736 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 88,736 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,424 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wipers smear screen

rear number plate loose

Pass 20 May 2015 48,878 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wipers smear screen

rear number plate loose

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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VN12 AYT 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 VN12 AYT, 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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VN12 AYT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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