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LO09 XMS

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 XMS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,470 miles

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

Parking brake adjustment

Rear Coil springs corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,470 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake adjustment

Rear Coil springs corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,115 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Oil warning light flashing.

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded.

Subframe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ALL TYRES) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 79,115 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Oil warning light flashing.

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded.

Subframe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ALL TYRES) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

oil light flashing

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,256 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust system corroded / sump pan porus leaking

front sub frame corroded / front and rear suspension corroded

nsr discs red over heating

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front sidewall damage to both tyres

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front sidewall damage to both tyres

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box rusted +front exhaust bracket rusted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box rusted +front exhaust bracket rusted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 47,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,179 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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LO09 XMS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LO09 XMS, 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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LO09 XMS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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