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VK59 BZU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,482 mi
Last recorded92,482 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 BZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 92,482 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 88,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Barbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 82,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Barbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,368 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,573 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,954 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,731 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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VK59 BZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK59 BZU, 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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VK59 BZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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