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BG09 VPJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,984 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,129 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 99,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 81,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,433 miles

back box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,190 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,169 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,832 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jun 2013 24,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,890 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 19,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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BG09 VPJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG09 VPJ, 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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BG09 VPJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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