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EU59 WBJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,227 mi
Last recorded173,227 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 WBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 173,227 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 173,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 154,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 153,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 148,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 143,369 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

passenger's front seat fore & aft not functioning correctly

Fail 27 Oct 2017 143,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

passenger's front seat fore & aft not functioning correctly

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,461 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake pads getting down

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil sump pan corroded

nearside front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,123 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil sump pan corroded

nearside front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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EU59 WBJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU59 WBJ, 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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EU59 WBJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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