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RO09 XAK

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,799 mi
Last recorded138,799 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,799 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm Approx at time of test And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm Approx at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Approx at time of test And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Approx at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm Approx at time of test And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm Approx at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Approx at time of test And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Approx at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 126,896 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,486 miles

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

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

reverse lamp innop

Fail 7 Sep 2022 116,442 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse lamp innop

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,545 miles

All four tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

front & rear brake discs are corroded / scored but not seriously weakened

rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

slight play in the steering rack /shaft / front track rod ends

Fail 2 Aug 2021 112,545 miles

All four tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

front & rear brake discs are corroded / scored but not seriously weakened

rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

slight play in the steering rack /shaft / front track rod ends

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,830 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded / scored

rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,828 miles

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

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

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

both front tyres are getting close to the legal limit

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded / scored

rear coil springs are corroded

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,293 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,968 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear NSR tyre sidewall cut

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,863 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 96,202 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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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RO09 XAK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RO09 XAK, 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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RO09 XAK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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