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J3 JJV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,971 miles

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

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber body corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 93,915 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber body corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,027 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber body corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,496 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant below min mark ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 83,463 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside inner cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant below min mark ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,135 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,327 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front silencer defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber split ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,430 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,896 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,926 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,926 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,319 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,235 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,523 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)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

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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J3 JJV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J3 JJV, 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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J3 JJV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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