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RV09 DLN

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,240 mi
Last recorded132,240 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 132,222 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,132 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 124,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,178 miles

n/s/f tyre low thread

Fail 23 Sep 2023 117,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f tyre low thread

Pass 17 Sep 2022 107,225 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall wearing but no cord showing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box

under tray

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box

under tray

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,752 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

oil leak suspect its from gearbox

Fail 13 Jun 2015 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

oil leak suspect its from gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exaust silancer corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exaust silancer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,809 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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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RV09 DLN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV09 DLN, 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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RV09 DLN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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