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GK09 VLJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,746 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 97,746 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

boot lock faulty

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,306 miles

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

both front tyres perishing slightly

both rear tyres worn on inside and perishing slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,511 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,511 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,761 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 42,760 miles

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

nearside front top strut bearing sticking during lock to lock check

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,945 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,967 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2012 24,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

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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GK09 VLJ 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 73.3%.

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 GK09 VLJ, 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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GK09 VLJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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