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AO09 TYA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,181 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x1 chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,673 miles

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

parking brake only just met limit

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box clamp fitted in wrong place

fluctuation front brakes

o/s/f shocker has play and starting to leak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box clamp fitted in wrong place

fluctuation front brakes

low effort n/s parking brake

o/s/f shocker has play and starting to leak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,464 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 60,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 60,463 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification All round (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,397 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2017 53,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (7.1.2)

both front tyres 0mm on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre tread lower inner edges

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2015 40,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre tread lower inner edges

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 33,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 25,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,007 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 TYA 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 61.1%.

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 AO09 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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