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W16 COU

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 COU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 72,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 68,348 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,546 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,198 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,198 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 50,807 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,512 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 42,511 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,941 miles

offside front tyre tread just above 1.6mm

Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,548 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on inside surface

Fail 10 Apr 2018 29,548 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn on inside surface

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,654 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front plastic under body trim insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs and pads worn

front plastic under body trim insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,262 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,604 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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W16 COU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W16 COU, 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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W16 COU is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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