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RV09 DPN

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,430 mi
Last recorded114,430 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,789 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 108,787 miles

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

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,927 miles

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

HAND BRAKE ON LIMIT

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,922 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELES (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

HAND BRAKE ON LIMIT

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,806 miles

lower engine mounting has slight ware

rear exhaust heat shield rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,350 miles

corrosion exhaust rear section

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,692 miles

corrosion exhaust rear section

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 26 Nov 2015 44,692 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight splitting to sidewalls

corrosion exhaust rear section

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,613 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,615 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,612 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,614 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 DPN 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 DPN, 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 DPN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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