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LR59 YLE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 97,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 97,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 88,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section and around flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from lower edge of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system rear box outer skin coming away in places

Fail 23 Jul 2022 88,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section and around flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from lower edge of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system rear box outer skin coming away in places

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section and corrosion around joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,224 miles

Front Brake discs has slight wear

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

Pass 1 May 2015 45,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blade split nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,372 miles

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

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 YLE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LR59 YLE, 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 YLE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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