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RE09 FZL

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,610 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 90,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 90,603 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 82,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,928 miles

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,928 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 22 May 2019 63,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,723 miles

PROMPT attention to rear brake pads

front brake discs worn thin and pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,052 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 24,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 30 May 2013 19,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 15,279 miles

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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RE09 FZL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE09 FZL, 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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RE09 FZL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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