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GR09 DFR

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,976 mi
Last recorded123,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR09 DFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 123,974 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,781 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 119,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,381 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 114,095 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 113,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,275 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,267 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,522 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,576 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wheel arch fouling wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,948 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 66,946 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Discs lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,029 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Tyres Perished and Scalloped

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,184 miles

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

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)

rear tyres scalloped

Fail 8 Dec 2014 45,184 miles

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

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

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)

rear tyres scalloped

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,336 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,936 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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GR09 DFR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GR09 DFR, 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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GR09 DFR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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