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VK59 BZV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,677 mi
Last recorded93,677 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 BZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,677 miles

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 93,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,645 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 86,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,406 miles

exhaust back box is deteriorating

front wheel arch covers are missing

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2023 82,404 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box is deteriorating

front wheel arch covers are missing

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2022 74,940 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

o/s/f wheel arch cover missing. n/s/f loose

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2022 74,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

o/s/f wheel arch cover missing. n/s/f loose

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2021 63,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

Nearside Rear shock absorber is damp

both rear tyres cracking slightly

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover missing and n/s/f cover loose

very slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2020 62,569 miles

exhaust corroded

f/n/s tyre been run flat at some point and has weakened the tyre side wall

Fail 18 May 2020 62,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

f/n/s tyre been run flat at some point and has weakened the tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,249 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,371 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 56,371 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,336 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 50,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,150 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,878 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,619 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 BZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VK59 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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