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HY59 RUV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,781 mi
Last recorded132,781 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 RUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 132,781 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2022 132,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,403 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,282 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,453 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,532 miles

Both front tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Rear exhaust silencer box getting very corroded at outer skin

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,116 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,718 miles

Appears to be slight corrosion and leak from front exhaust FLEXIBLE section behind guaze

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer)

Front outer b/pads appear to be wearing low

Small crack at screen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,935 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 44,935 miles

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

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

Exhaust rear silencer starting to get abit corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,688 miles

Both front tyres worn near limits of tread wear at inner tread edges, and getting low on tread generally

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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HY59 RUV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY59 RUV, 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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What year was HY59 RUV registered?

HY59 RUV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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