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DY59 KTU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 KTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 109,465 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 109,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure undertray/arch liner loose/damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer edges of disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,868 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear part of exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,192 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,168 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,751 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 93,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,304 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,851 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but still secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 86,695 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,762 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,104 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Front brake pads getting low.

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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DY59 KTU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY59 KTU, 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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DY59 KTU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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