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JR09 TAY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,325 mi
Last recorded146,325 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR09 TAY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 146,325 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2024 139,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,000 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,476 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust outer corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,982 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)

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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JR09 TAY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JR09 TAY, 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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JR09 TAY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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