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RV59 LMU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,236 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 99,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,229 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 86,229 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,131 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 19,131 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 13,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,347 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 11,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,101 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 LMU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LMU, 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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What year was RV59 LMU registered?

RV59 LMU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for RV59 LMU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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