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LC09 DFJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,807 mi
Last recorded100,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 100,807 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush starting to crack.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 100,807 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush starting to crack.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,036 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,216 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 77,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,289 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,832 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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LC09 DFJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC09 DFJ, 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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What year was LC09 DFJ registered?

LC09 DFJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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