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DA59 BUE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,729 mi
Last recorded99,729 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 BUE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,729 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear exhaust heat shields insecure/rattling

Load area full. emptied to carry out inspection

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective as marked ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate struts weak

Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear exhaust heat shields insecure/rattling

Load area full. emptied to carry out inspection

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective as marked ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 11 Nov 2024 96,600 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 96,598 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,720 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,957 miles

Offside Front 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))

exhaust shields loose

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,834 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres / Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,340 miles

Front and rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 48,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 33,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,457 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 24,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,804 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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DA59 BUE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA59 BUE, 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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DA59 BUE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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