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MT09 VRC

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 85,716 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,039 miles

Exhaust rear box rusty

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 72,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 66,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 37,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2018 37,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2017 30,574 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower chip in front windscreen

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer cracking around tyre sidewall

Oil around gearbox area

Fail 22 May 2017 30,391 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower chip in front windscreen

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer cracking around tyre sidewall

Oil around gearbox area

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,649 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,288 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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MT09 VRC 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 83.3%.

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 MT09 VRC, 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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MT09 VRC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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