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R3 MTO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,319 mi
Last recorded143,319 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lazy

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 141,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 123,108 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess play in bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 115,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,098 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,098 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2020 107,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 May 2019 93,179 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 93,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,125 miles

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

damage to rear jacking points

rust/deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,829 miles

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake pad wire (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear brake discs slight pitting

nearside rear wheel binding

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,602 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin which is now part insecure - no gas loss when tested

TYRE SIZE: 195/55R16V

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,427 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,391 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,045 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,148 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,727 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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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R3 MTO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 MTO, 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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R3 MTO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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