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WJ59 XGS

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,718 mi
Last recorded193,718 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 XGS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 193,718 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake effort slightly low on offside

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

both wiper blades becoming poor

parking brake effort slightly low at offside

Fail 20 Apr 2026 193,689 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake effort slightly low on offside

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

both wiper blades becoming poor

parking brake effort slightly low at offside

Pass 2 May 2025 190,712 miles

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2025 190,706 miles

Brake cable damaged nearside cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 186,679 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 181,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 177,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 174,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 174,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 169,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 164,217 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 164,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 157,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 153,970 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 153,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,497 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 149,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,030 miles

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)

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer outer skin peeling off

vehicle has fault with traction control, park assist and hill hold systems.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,372 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 outer cassing corroded.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,038 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

off side rear tyre mishapped.

rear exhaust outer cassing corroded.

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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WJ59 XGS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ59 XGS, 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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WJ59 XGS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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