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RO59 MZY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,375 mi
Last recorded165,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 165,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 165,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 156,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 145,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 145,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from the sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,083 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 143,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 124,339 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,348 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine pans

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine pans

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front inner arch liner damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front inner arch liner damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,060 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

slight blow from exhaust front flexy joint

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,503 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn to 2mm

Exhaust back box corroded

Minnor exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer started to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,109 miles

botrh front tyres worn on inner edges tread on legal limits,front brake pads appear low,

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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RO59 MZY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO59 MZY, 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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RO59 MZY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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