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LB09 BTX

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 BTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,457 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint slight leak and only just passes

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust box outer casing

Rear spring corrosion

Sump corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold on inner edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper loose

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,127 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heat shield security

Fail 22 Aug 2018 73,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heat shield security

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,748 miles

front brake discs corrosion

rear brake pads worn to limit

rear exhaust corrosion

rear heat shield security

wipers

Fail 1 Aug 2017 67,748 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corrosion

oil light flashing

rear brake pads worn to limit

rear exhaust corrosion

rear heat shield security

wipers

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,522 miles

osf wheelarch liner loose and rubs on tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,424 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,137 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 33,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Both rear brake discs are worn

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LB09 BTX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB09 BTX, 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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LB09 BTX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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