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BF09 YRK

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,153 mi
Last recorded141,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,258 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing worn/audible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damage

Front flexi pipe has a temporary repair

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 118,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 118,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 111,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe and centre/ rear exhaust boxes in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside- day time running lights not working

Fail 15 Apr 2020 111,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe and centre/ rear exhaust boxes in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside- day time running lights not working

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

Pass 1 May 2019 103,047 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 100,211 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

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

Offside Front inner wheeel arch missing

exhaust in poor condition but, not leaking any exhaust gases or likely to become insecure

Fail 16 May 2018 100,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch broken and touching wheel (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch touching tyre (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch missing

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)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished but, no cords exposed

exhaust in poor condition but, not leaking any exhaust gases or likely to become insecure

Pass 3 May 2017 94,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Fail 2 May 2017 94,505 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST POOR

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,197 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,811 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,610 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS --- ADVISE ---

WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON INSIDE EDGE --- ADVISE REPLACE

WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS --- ADVISE ---

WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,194 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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BF09 YRK 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 BF09 YRK, 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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BF09 YRK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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