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AR05 MEO

2010 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,412 mi
Last recorded156,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito60,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 MEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 156,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 156,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 150,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing sezied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 150,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing sezied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,121 miles

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 146,121 miles

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

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 139,689 miles

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhuast system corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 139,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Bonnet release handle loose

Exhuast system corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 139,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

bonnet release cable lever loose

Pass 11 May 2018 132,531 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 125,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 115,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,591 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 103,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 83,190 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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AR05 MEO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,289 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 AR05 MEO, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR05 MEO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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