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WR12 VKZ

2012 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito55,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,129 miles

Front knocking noise

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 82,118 miles

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

Front knocking noise

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,876 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,093 miles

Front both wishbones badly corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust outer caseing corroded and detached

Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,093 miles

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

Front both wishbones badly corroded

Nearside Front inner tie rod has a lot of play in joint

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has a lot of play in joint

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

Rear exhaust outer caseing corroded and detached

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,793 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel poss wear lower column uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,100 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

play felt at steering wheel

Fail 22 Oct 2021 67,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust system corroded

play felt at steering wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box corroded

steering wheel slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2020 66,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-45-17 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 53,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box corroded and outer skin insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 53,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box corroded and outer skin insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 38,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 15 May 2018 38,348 miles

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

Rear tyres showing signs of ageing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,485 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 29,398 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 29,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 26,054 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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WR12 VKZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR12 VKZ, 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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WR12 VKZ is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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