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MT09 VRF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,855 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 78,823 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,335 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

parking brake effort only just met 16%

Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 62,549 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex plus rest of system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 58,262 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex plus rest of system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,223 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 50,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,588 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 VRF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT09 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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