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RV09 HWD

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 148,000 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated TRAVEL XS (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 147,913 miles

Horn not working NIL (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken UNSAFE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated TRAVEL XS (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 138,979 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 138,978 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side POOR (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear S\B POOR

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 138,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy POOR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 133,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,906 miles

MIL;;;OIL

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE SCORE\LIP\WORN POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 117,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected SNAP COIL BOUND (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL;;;OIL

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE SCORE\LIP\WORN POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,839 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

ENG\OIL DOWN

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,711 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres both sides stepping on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,338 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 74,337 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 62,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 51,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 49,528 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 HWD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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