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WJ12 VXR

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,320 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 73,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside light unit broken lens

Fail 24 Apr 2024 68,519 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging air freshers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside light unit broken lens

coolant on minimum

Pass 27 Apr 2023 63,029 miles

Coolant leak level low

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light position light as well (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 63,018 miles

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

Coolant leak level low

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light position light as well (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,767 miles

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,125 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,000 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing starting to seize up

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,805 miles

under tray fited

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,063 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,947 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 23,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,504 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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WJ12 VXR is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ12 VXR, 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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WJ12 VXR is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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