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MF59 LMU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 LMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 65,819 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 62,502 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 58,685 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,860 miles

Front Air induction leak - hose damaged

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,303 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2020 48,301 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted replacing halogen bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,061 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MF59 LMU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MF59 LMU, 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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MF59 LMU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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