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RV09 DLU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,136 mi
Last recorded166,136 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,328 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 156,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2023 142,979 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2023 142,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,196 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 129,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,090 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

front pads wearing low

n/s/f drop link has play on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,135 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2018 100,135 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel 11 (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,993 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres slightly out of shape 3mm 215/45/17

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres slightly out of shape 3mm 215/45/17

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,066 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,257 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight wear to both front brake discs

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,034 miles

both front tyres worn to limits on edges

front brake pads wearing

rear exhaust rusty

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,034 miles

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

front brake pads wearing

rear exhaust rusty

both front tyres worn to limits on edges

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,636 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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RV09 DLU 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 66.7%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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