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VN59 OLA

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,274 mi
Last recorded135,274 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 OLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 135,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (headlamp bulb not fitted correctly ) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 129,873 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,781 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 117,746 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,705 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush failed ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 107,705 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush failed ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 May 2021 107,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

dents to n/s/f wheel on inner rim.

Pass 28 May 2020 98,700 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Shock absorbers corroding both sides.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,565 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock outer casings heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish between treads

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 89,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,748 miles

Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Under Inflated

Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Perished

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,636 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 75,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,340 miles

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 27 Oct 2014 55,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,633 miles

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 13 Nov 2012 33,450 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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VN59 OLA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN59 OLA, 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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VN59 OLA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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