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AO59 KNZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,315 mi
Last recorded120,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,315 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 117,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 117,212 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 116,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 113,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange, close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,042 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.(16%) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres nearing wear limits on the outer tread band area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 93,042 miles

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached reflector assembly insecure / no longer attached to the bumper (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met.(16%) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres nearing wear limits on the outer tread band area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,132 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,044 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,043 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,583 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,804 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 30 Sep 2014 47,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 28,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly lipped

oil residue around n/s gearbox driveshaft seal area

reverse light missing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly lipped

oil residue around n/s gearbox driveshaft seal area

reverse light missing

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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AO59 KNZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 KNZ, 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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AO59 KNZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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