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RK59 VVS

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VVS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,361 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)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,790 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,411 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,405 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

High level brake light not working

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,570 miles

both front brake discs badly worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust box tatty.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 27,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs badly worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust box tatty.

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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RK59 VVS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RK59 VVS, 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 RK59 VVS registered?

RK59 VVS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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