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R28 MEO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,275 mi
Last recorded55,275 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 MEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 55,275 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,028 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 54,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 53,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 50,815 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,110 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,715 miles

slight corrosion on inside edge of both front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on inside edge of both front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,979 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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R28 MEO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R28 MEO, 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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R28 MEO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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