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OU59 YPO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,516 mi
Last recorded151,516 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 151,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 151,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 145,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 145,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 130,853 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 130,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,299 miles

Nearside Front tyres becoming worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,778 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,778 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,812 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 33,812 miles

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

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 YPO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YPO, 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 YPO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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