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NU09 MGO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,016 mi
Last recorded124,016 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 MGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside

Fail 29 Sep 2025 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outside

Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,476 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 25 Sep 2024 119,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2023 115,687 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 102,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,272 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,548 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 70,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,566 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,563 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2015 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2014 60,196 miles

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

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

nearside rear pads and disc in very poor condition over heated

Fail 31 May 2014 60,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear pads and disc in very poor condition over heated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,397 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 31 May 2012 35,840 miles

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

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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NU09 MGO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 NU09 MGO, 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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NU09 MGO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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