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LD59 VFJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 VFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 76,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 76,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Backbox corroded

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 6 Jan 2025 73,334 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Backbox corroded

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 22 Dec 2023 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 70,178 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 worn inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and out edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 67,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and out edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 1316 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 1316 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,543 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 57,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,743 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,550 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,818 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,958 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,272 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 36,271 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,846 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

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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LD59 VFJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LD59 VFJ, 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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LD59 VFJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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