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OY09 KYJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,172 mi
Last recorded125,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 KYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2024 125,170 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 18 Jan 2023 113,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,470 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,924 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Auxiliary belt is cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discolored due to excessive heat. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,629 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 86,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear /corrosion inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers a little harsh in operation

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

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

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 27% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corrosion,rear box peeling

Fail 20 Dec 2018 85,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear /corrosion inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers a little harsh in operation

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 27% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corrosion,rear box peeling

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs,some wear to them (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on giving an inbalance of 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

both rear tyres some perishing between treads

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug warning light on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs,some wear to them (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on giving an inbalance of 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

both rear tyres some perishing between treads

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,758 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn,slight leaks

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

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs,both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,758 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi worn,slight leaks

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

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs,both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,920 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres are bold on inner edges

offside rear tyre minor bump on and across tread, may be the start of tyre seperation

rear exhaust box corroded .

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres are bold on inner edges

offside rear tyre minor bump on and across tread, may be the start of tyre seperation

rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,955 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,719 miles

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

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

emitions too low to take reading

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,579 miles

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

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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OY09 KYJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY09 KYJ, 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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OY09 KYJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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