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RV59 LJY

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,225 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front top mount noisy on rotation

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick - minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres stress cracked on outer sidewalls

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm and is stress cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick - minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres stress cracked on outer sidewalls

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,162 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,974 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,571 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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RV59 LJY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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