2012 Alfa Romeo Mito MOT pass rate: 68.0% (6,551 tests)
Is the 2012 Mito getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.7% -4.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 68.2% -2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.2% -2.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Mito
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,198 | 24.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 980 | 19.7% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 760 | 15.3% |
| 4 | Tyres | 681 | 13.7% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 446 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 342 | 6.9% |
All Mito years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10,376 | 61.8% | -4.6 pts | 93,213 |
| 2010 | 9,230 | 65.0% | -2.3 pts | 87,827 |
| 2011 | 8,019 | 66.2% | -3.0 pts | 83,647 |
| 2012 (this page) | 6,551 | 68.0% | -3.2 pts | 78,384 |
| 2013 | 4,835 | 68.2% | -5.2 pts | 69,779 |
| 2014 | 4,960 | 67.2% | -8.7 pts | 64,582 |
| 2015 | 4,599 | 68.7% | -10.1 pts | 55,016 |
| 2016 | 4,376 | 74.1% | -7.2 pts | 49,508 |
| 2017 | 2,162 | 74.1% | -9.9 pts | 43,194 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 68.0% of their MOT tests (6,551 tests, 2023–2025), -3.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 78,384 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Mito?
The median tested example shows 78,384 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2012 Mito?
In this cohort petrols pass 69.1% of tests against 64.2% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.