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BN59 PHY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 PHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,170 miles

Central Lower gearbox/engine mounting breaking up,.

Fail 26 Jan 2026 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower gearbox/engine mounting breaking up,.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,410 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges to extreme.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,410 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges to extreme.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,371 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,130 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking (outer skin)

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,582 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer skin. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,615 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,403 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,300 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,845 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)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,247 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,546 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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BN59 PHY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN59 PHY, 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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BN59 PHY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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