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OU59 YSA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YSA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and slightly damaged on outer sidewall. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Sep 2026 103,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and slightly damaged on outer sidewall. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres, minor cuts on outer sidewalls

o/s sill panel dented

o/s/f lower coolant hose/pipe insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2023 96,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres, minor cuts on outer sidewalls

o/s sill panel dented

o/s/f lower coolant hose/pipe insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear park brake requires adjustment

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear park brake requires adjustment

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 93,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 93,259 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,066 miles

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

Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

front bumper slight insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2020 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

front bumper slight insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,093 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment offside rear

offside front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2018 89,093 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment offside rear

offside front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2018 89,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 89,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,735 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41 % (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 % (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,739 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front top shock absorber mount noisy on full left hand lock

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 YSA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YSA, 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 YSA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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