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AO09 PLU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,653 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 91,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,389 miles

Handbrake performance only just met requirements

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,836 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 75,836 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Wear lead loom bare and touching wheel [ car harness loom] (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 27,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 21,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,166 miles

Rear Washer Jet pipe leaking fluid inside car onto electrics on passenger footwell

Fail 24 Apr 2014 17,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Washer Jet pipe leaking fluid inside car onto electrics on passenger footwell

Pass 18 May 2013 13,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,258 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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AO09 PLU is a 2009 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 72.2%.

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 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 AO09 PLU, 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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AO09 PLU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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