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RF09 NMZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,936 mi
Last recorded144,936 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 NMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 144,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.1 mm and slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Minimum park brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 6 Aug 2025 144,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.1 mm and slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reqs polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Minimum park brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 128,584 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to centre flange bent and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 113,384 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 91,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust rear section outer skin broken up but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,458 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn

water leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,458 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn

water leaking

Pass 4 May 2016 55,766 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,603 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 9 May 2014 32,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,973 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 24,914 miles

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

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

advise tracking to be checked

both front tyres wearing inner edge

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 15,388 miles

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

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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RF09 NMZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF09 NMZ, 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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RF09 NMZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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