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LR59 FCY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,004 mi
Last recorded127,004 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 FCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,628 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat tilt not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm / Size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 109,628 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat tilt not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm / Size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,217 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective rubbers worn ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat tilt handle not working

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 99,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 94,061 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel, suggest inspection and adjustment as efficiency only just met

Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable needed inspection!

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,295 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,291 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,441 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,907 miles

o/s/r tyre has started to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,605 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 33,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LR59 FCY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR59 FCY, 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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LR59 FCY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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