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RJ09 RYU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 RYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 109,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 109,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 99,290 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,175 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,718 miles

both front brake discs worn and only 20% left on nearside pads

both front tyres tread worn low on inner edge

both wiper blades in poor condition

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,026 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre size: 195/55r16 87h bridgestone

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,623 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight perishing to both rear tyres

various cuts to offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,987 miles

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,595 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,595 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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RJ09 RYU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ09 RYU, 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 RJ09 RYU registered?

RJ09 RYU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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