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VK09 MXU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,192 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 97,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 91,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S + O/S ( Rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 80,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S + O/S ( Rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency 18% only just met minimum requirement

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,630 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,826 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,216 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,827 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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VK09 MXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK09 MXU, 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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VK09 MXU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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