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YF09 LXO

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,970 mi
Last recorded117,970 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 LXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,970 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,278 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 100,278 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded plus o/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm plus cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 84,101 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded plus o/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm plus cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,329 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,173 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED ON OUTER SKIN

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,693 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED ON OUTER SKIN

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,829 miles

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,608 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 39,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 36,995 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge and slightly cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,411 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 16,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,199 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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YF09 LXO 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 YF09 LXO, 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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YF09 LXO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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