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DA09 LXX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 LXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,490 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose.

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))

Nearside Front wheel arch inner trim loose.

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 123,448 miles

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

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

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

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose.

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))

Nearside Front wheel arch inner trim loose.

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 110,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn very notchy top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front flexi and rear silencer corroding/thin

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust front flexi and rear silencer corroding/thin

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,030 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eahxts heat shield insecure

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

nearside fornt tyre badly outter and inner edge wear

Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eahxts heat shield insecure

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

nearside fornt tyre badly outter and inner edge wear

Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,908 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front support braket broken

exhaust rear silencer corroded

gearbox wet with oil

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Mar 2014 43,908 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust blow

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front support braket broken

exhaust rear silencer corroded

gearbox wet with oil

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,772 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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DA09 LXX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA09 LXX, 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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DA09 LXX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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