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LJ59 KXA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,295 mi
Last recorded107,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 KXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,444 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,708 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 93,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,369 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear exhuast box rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2021 86,369 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhuast joint and flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

condensation in rear lower light units

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pad worn close to wear indicator

handbrake cables in poor condition

offside headlight faded and side light dim

rear exhuast box rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,574 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,574 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all wipers noisy

both rear tyres close to limits and out of shape

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,239 miles

front exhaust mount rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

low tread on the inner and outer edges of the offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on s/wall/o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,029 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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LJ59 KXA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LJ59 KXA, 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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LJ59 KXA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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