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GJ59 DFN

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,571 mi
Last recorded106,571 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 DFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,571 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 106,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,409 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (borderline advise replacement) could also possably effect emmissioins results? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coolant leak signs of coolant leak also level below min mark ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak sump plug arae (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 101,167 miles

Emissions not tested cannot keep revs steady (air leak pipe split) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (borderline advise replacement) could also possably effect emmissioins results? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coolant leak signs of coolant leak also level below min mark ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak sump plug arae (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 94,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant hose close to failing / bursting.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 86,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,731 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,244 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 29,917 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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GJ59 DFN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ59 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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