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OU59 YOW

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 126,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,418 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,728 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 106,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,724 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,348 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,462 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,796 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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OU59 YOW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OU59 YOW, 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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OU59 YOW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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