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EY59 LJX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,702 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle damaged front and rear

Fail 10 Jan 2022 118,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle damaged front and rear

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,833 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe knocking vehicle body when reversing

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside front and rear of vehicle damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 112,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe knocking vehicle body when reversing

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside front and rear of vehicle damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,022 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

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

engine idling fast due to vacuum leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and both upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine idling fast due to vacuum leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,526 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 85,526 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 36,851 miles

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

Fail 30 Apr 2015 36,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres also have very heavy inner edge wear

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,504 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,504 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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EY59 LJX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EY59 LJX, 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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EY59 LJX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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