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HJ59 ZRV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,419 mi
Last recorded120,419 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 120,419 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,456 miles

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

Offside Front sub-frame welding repair heavily covered the under-seal

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 118,440 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside daytime running lamp not working

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,321 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,460 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder of tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tread uneven

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,599 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,597 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,956 miles

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

Slight wear all brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight wear all brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,446 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,631 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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HJ59 ZRV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HJ59 ZRV, 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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HJ59 ZRV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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