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RV59 DXU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 DXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 119,987 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,159 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Secondary airbag light

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,314 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front suspension corroded

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 111,312 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

Front suspension corroded

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,842 miles

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,923 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 56,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,397 miles

back box corroded

both rear tyres 3mm and worn inner edges

heavy wear to front discs

offside front tyre 2mm and 5yrs old

Fail 2 Oct 2013 37,397 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

both rear tyres 3mm and worn inner edges

heavy wear to front discs

offside front tyre 2mm and 5yrs old

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,925 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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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RV59 DXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXU, 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 DXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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