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LG09 VPF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,520 mi
Last recorded90,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake performance low (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch inner missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,203 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner arch plastic liner missing at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread as chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner arch plastic liner missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 69,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust out skin loose but not blowing

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,205 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reattached a/c pipe as rattling when at idle speed.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Arch liner missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dampness under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,521 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch lining missing.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,777 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,408 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,623 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,848 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LG09 VPF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG09 VPF, 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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LG09 VPF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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