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DE59 JJL

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 JJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 112,044 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and associated arms and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 107,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded + swollen (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 107,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded + swollen (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,573 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 2 Sep 2024 102,506 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,346 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 95,346 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,876 miles

rear exhaust outer skin heavily deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,003 miles

rear exhaust outer skin heavily deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,003 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin heavily deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,203 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,395 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,308 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,509 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,080 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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DE59 JJL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE59 JJL, 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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DE59 JJL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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