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LC09 DFF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,216 mi
Last recorded95,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 DFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,216 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective rear bush lower ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 94,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective rear bush lower ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 87,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,099 miles

front tyres worn on edges

insides of front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,335 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,321 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 66,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 49,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 31,213 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 16,251 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

nearside front tyre pressure obviously low.

Pass 30 May 2013 16,251 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

nearside front tyre pressure obviously low.

Pass 30 May 2012 9,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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LC09 DFF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 LC09 DFF, 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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LC09 DFF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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