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LG59 VRF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2025 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,748 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch liner damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch liner damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,903 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,771 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 63,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 56,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 46,180 miles

Central Rear rear back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,211 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,567 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

High level brake light inop

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,529 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 31,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,732 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,988 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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LG59 VRF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LG59 VRF, 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 LG59 VRF registered?

LG59 VRF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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