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RV59 DXC

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 DXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front top engine cover rattles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire damaged

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light damaged inopertive

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 131,499 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front top engine cover rattles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire damaged

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light damaged inopertive

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure & rattles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 126,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure & rattles

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

Windscreen washer not working no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,233 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 120,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 114,379 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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,147 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,249 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox, and outer skin corroded, hanging off (7.1.2)

Oil level below minimum

Fail 5 Nov 2016 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox, and outer skin corroded, hanging off (7.1.2)

Oil level below minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear worn on raised tred, outer edge

Rear exhaust corroded

handbrake has travel

Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,151 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear worn on raised tred, outer edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

handbrake has travel

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,823 miles

os/f tyre wearing on edges

os/r tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Sep 2014 56,764 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

os/f tyre wearing on edges

os/r tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,003 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

reare exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

reare exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,048 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 41,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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RV59 DXC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RV59 DXC, 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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RV59 DXC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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