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FD09 DFA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 DFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,113 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 100,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge and split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,954 miles

front exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished

rear brakes binding

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,399 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 61,399 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,226 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 51,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,627 miles

gear oil leak - nearside

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,930 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,009 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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FD09 DFA 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 82.4%.

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 FD09 DFA, 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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FD09 DFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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