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RO09 XAR

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XAR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 102,575 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 102,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,265 miles

Park brake imbalance at 30% and low effort on OS

Suspension components have corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,265 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Park brake imbalance at 30% and low effort on OS

Suspension components have corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake efficiency at 18%

Rear tyres have very lumpy tread

Fail 28 Mar 2018 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake efficiency at 18%

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres have very lumpy tread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,251 miles

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)

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

rear exhaust rusty

sat nav on windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,762 miles

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 XAR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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