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LC59 VLK

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 VLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,204 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre @ inner wear marker

slight blow from front exhaust + rear backbox outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,269 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2025 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

hand brake reading 19% minimum requirement 16%

nearside hand brake reading low

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,943 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside hand brake reading low

Pass 25 May 2023 72,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside hand brake reading low

roughness both front top mountings

Fail 25 May 2023 72,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside hand brake reading low

roughness both front top mountings

Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,474 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 56,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 51,029 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 51,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 43,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 17,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 8,296 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 6,521 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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LC59 VLK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC59 VLK, 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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LC59 VLK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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