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AFZ 5991

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5991
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight mounting broken -light still secure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 79,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat back (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight mounting broken -light still secure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Woven flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight mounting is broken but the light is secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 74,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Woven flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlight mounting is broken but the light is secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,238 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 71,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,102 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 2.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing notchy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 52,742 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AFZ 5991 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 63,000 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 AFZ 5991, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFZ 5991 registered?

AFZ 5991 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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