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RE59 VUU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,600 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,808 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 67,808 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,387 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 61,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 48,390 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 48,389 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,641 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 41,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,591 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 34,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 27,761 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,084 miles

temporary screw-in type fuel cap fitted providing a satisfactory seal

Fail 9 Oct 2015 19,084 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

temporary screw-in type fuel cap fitted providing a satisfactory seal

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,543 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted. Sealing ok at time of test.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,083 miles

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 29 Nov 2012 11,843 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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RE59 VUU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE59 VUU, 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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What year was RE59 VUU registered?

RE59 VUU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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