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LJ59 PJV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,782 mi
Last recorded135,782 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 PJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 135,782 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 May 2023 135,766 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of around 20% across front and rear axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to confirm whether pad is below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm inner front mounting on subframe. marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of around 20% across front and rear axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to confirm whether pad is below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,272 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Rear reverse lamp and reflector cluster slightly damaged/loose but unlikely to become detached

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 104,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,620 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,816 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin/ offside front top mount bearing slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven o/s greater (3.7.B.2)

front discs and pads wearing thin/ offside front top mount bearing slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,033 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,639 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 52,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PJV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ59 PJV, 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 PJV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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