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RX59 LMF

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,626 mi
Last recorded84,626 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 LMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,626 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,624 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,186 miles

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished around inner and outer edges, almost to cord. REPLACE ASAP

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside is weak compared to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,186 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished around inner and outer edges, almost to cord. REPLACE ASAP

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside is weak compared to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,491 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,594 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 66,346 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,003 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 57,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,099 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,952 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY!!

Nearside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL IS LEAKING OIL, REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!!

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,555 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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RX59 LMF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RX59 LMF, 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 RX59 LMF registered?

RX59 LMF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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