2012 Alfa Romeo Mito · 8,183 MOT tests
2012 Alfa Romeo Mito reliability
2012 Alfa Romeo Mitos fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 Mito years (8,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Mitos: 36.9%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Mitos: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 74,955
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,183
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.3% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.4%
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Brakes8.6%
- Tyres7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.04%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.52%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.08%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.73%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.33%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Mito year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable?
2012 Alfa Romeo Mitos fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 Mito years (8,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.04% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.52% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito shows 74,955 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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