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RHZ 8579

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 8579
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 98,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,995 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake hose ends light corrosion

rear exhaust box deterioating

slight play in o/s and n/s steering tie rod ends

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering and not clearing screen properly (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s rear brake hose ends light corrosion

rear exhaust box deterioating

slight play in o/s and n/s steering tie rod ends

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,432 miles

Offside Front seat doesn't tilt allowing access to rear seat's

Rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Fail 22 Nov 2019 95,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat doesn't tilt allowing access to rear seat's

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,720 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,879 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,406 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 50,383 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,130 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,130 miles

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

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

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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RHZ 8579 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RHZ 8579, 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 RHZ 8579 registered?

RHZ 8579 is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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