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RJ59 YRY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,892 mi
Last recorded105,892 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 YRY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 105,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,441 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to under body & various components

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to under body & various components

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,721 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 84,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,099 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated e.g hangers corroded, front flexi deteriorated and back box outer skin deteriorated (monitor these)

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nsf and Osf inner edges slightly worn (monitor this) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly split and deteriorating (monitor this)

Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed 1st and 2nd test (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated e.g hangers corroded and back box outer skin deteriorated (monitor this)

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nsf and Osf inner edges slightly worn (monitor this) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly split and deteriorating (monitor this)

Pass 27 Dec 2018 68,799 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,574 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,086 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 48,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,773 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,767 miles

n,s,r tyre wall damage

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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RJ59 YRY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ59 YRY, 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 RJ59 YRY registered?

RJ59 YRY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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