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RV09 XRM

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 XRM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,459 miles

Coil spring corroded allround (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 101,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded allround (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,978 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 98,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,696 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 92,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 89,605 miles

Nearside Front 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))

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 4 Mar 2021 89,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,519 miles

Both front o/s - n/s Tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished/cracking also outer sidewall damaged but not showing any signs of ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s inners heavily lipped/scored (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear o/s - n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front o/s - n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,519 miles

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

Both front o/s - n/s Tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished/cracking also outer sidewall damaged but not showing any signs of ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s inners heavily lipped/scored (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear o/s - n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front o/s - n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,020 miles

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

Rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,555 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 XRM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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