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LB09 FWV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,099 mi
Last recorded68,099 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 FWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,099 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 68,099 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

mount is broken

Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 66,422 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 65,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 56,962 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 39,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,157 miles

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,900 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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LB09 FWV 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 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 FWV, 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 FWV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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