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AO09 ZXY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,197 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front discs inner surface corroded and lipped

Both front steering arms have movement (into rack)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,143 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,628 miles

Nearside Outer c/v boot clip loose, grease seeping out, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,628 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer c/v boot clip loose, grease seeping out, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,624 miles

both rear tyres worn

chips in windscreen

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,522 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres worn

chips in windscreen

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,256 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,212 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 50,857 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 41,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre sidewalls slightly cracked/perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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