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NJ59 ZLZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 ZLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,713 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 113,713 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre bulge (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,983 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,368 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,314 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,313 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak from offside rear caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and resting on exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer box is starting to de-laminate.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX CORROEDED (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,200 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 24,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,958 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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NJ59 ZLZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NJ59 ZLZ, 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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NJ59 ZLZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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