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GJ59 DFE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,623 mi
Last recorded153,623 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 DFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 153,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 153,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 146,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 31 Aug 2023 129,349 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,203 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn bald inner edges. 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 102,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,448 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,448 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,250 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 73,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,516 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 5 Sep 2014 51,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,039 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 32,039 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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GJ59 DFE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GJ59 DFE, 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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GJ59 DFE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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