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EK59 GYR

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,585 mi
Last recorded161,585 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 161,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 160,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 147,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 139,745 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 139,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 130,881 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn inside edge 195/55/16

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil light illuminated on dash

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,802 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn inside edge 195/55/16

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil light illuminated on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,162 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,739 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,739 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,298 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,839 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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,702 miles

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

Front and Rear Discs lipped badly

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

front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2013 73,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front and Rear Discs lipped badly

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

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,998 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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EK59 GYR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK59 GYR, 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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What year was EK59 GYR registered?

EK59 GYR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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