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DY09 XXM

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 XXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,174 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 78,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,021 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 47,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,417 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 38,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn bad inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

needs wheel alignment

Pass 22 Dec 2016 28,360 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,317 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 19,314 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,169 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 17,105 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 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,728 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,514 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)

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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DY09 XXM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY09 XXM, 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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DY09 XXM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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