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HN59 KOW

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 131,831 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 131,812 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective not sat in hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 129,478 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 129,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,171 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 127,170 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,005 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front fog lights not working both sides

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,005 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front fog lights not working both sides

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,291 miles

hand brake efficiency 17%

middle rear brake light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2017 112,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

hand brake efficiency 17%

middle rear brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear heat sheild (7.1.2)

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

notchy steering

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,975 miles

gear oil leak

rear ehxaust in poor condition but no leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear oil leak

rear ehxaust in poor condition but no leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,025 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,024 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battary warning lamp indicates a fault

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,592 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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HN59 KOW 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 57.1%.

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 HN59 KOW, 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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HN59 KOW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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