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DN09 MXZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 MXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,443 miles

Air leak from pipe beneath air filter

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency reading low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Possible slight water leak

Fail 8 Jan 2026 99,443 miles

Air leak from pipe beneath air filter

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency reading low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Possible slight water leak

Rear Exhaust system insecure Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,161 miles

Offside Hand brake efficiency reading low on 16% minimum limit.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 86,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hand brake efficiency reading low on 16% minimum limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,388 miles

Hand brake efficiency reading low 17% (min.16%)

Offside Rear Outer Light lens broken

Fail 13 Jan 2023 79,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake efficiency reading low 17% (min.16%)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Light lens broken

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 71,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall split/showing tyre core (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,690 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 18 Jul 2019 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 56,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,422 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 52,422 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,072 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

rear tyres lightly perished/cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front tyres low on inner edges

rear tyres lightly perished/cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres 2mm inner edges

light disc corrosion/lip inner faces

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 30,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 30,404 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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DN09 MXZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black 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 DN09 MXZ, 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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DN09 MXZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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