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WR59 CYE

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,626 mi
Last recorded118,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 CYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 118,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsf suspension arm front bolt (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,154 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn has sideways movement. NOT considered excessive at time of inspection (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded ns front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH NS AND OS: WEATHERED * (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front WHEEL ARCH LINERS NOT FULLY SECURE. NS AND OS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose at time of inspection: not likely to fall off. PASSED AND ADVISED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH AND BLISTERED. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Parking Brake efficiency 20%

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH ns and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroding

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

road wheel/s have minor damage

tyre/s have minor sidewall damage

Fail 17 Jan 2025 112,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bloomed * (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bloomed * (4.1.2 (c))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn has sideways movement. NOT considered excessive at time of inspection (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded ns front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH NS AND OS: WEATHERED * (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front WHEEL ARCH LINERS NOT FULLY SECURE. NS AND OS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose at time of inspection: not likely to fall off. PASSED AND ADVISED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH AND BLISTERED. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Parking Brake efficiency 20%

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH ns and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroding

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

road wheel/s have minor damage

tyre/s have minor sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,910 miles

Both headlights faded

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front subframe and wishbones corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both headlights faded

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front subframe and wishbones corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,803 miles

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,554 miles

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 90,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn low

Offside Front brake disc worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2015 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn low

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front brake disc worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,866 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,551 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 40,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,278 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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WR59 CYE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR59 CYE, 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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WR59 CYE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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