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LR09 HCH

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 HCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,543 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 90,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,058 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 90,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

body damage to n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror damaged

panel damage to n/s

Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

panel damage to n/s

Pass 4 May 2017 57,914 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,813 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 40,813 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,571 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake pad warning light wire is broken

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,865 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 21,883 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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LR09 HCH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR09 HCH, 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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LR09 HCH is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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