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YF59 DTN

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 DTN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 86,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,441 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

nearside front tyre has slight age related cracking and worn in inner edge

slight air leak from engine breather

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,115 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,115 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,242 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,684 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged / body filler coming away

n/s/f brake pad warning harness damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished / tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion to outer casing o/s/r handbrake cable

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,484 miles

cracking / splitting to o/s/r tyre valve

exhaust manifold heat shield deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mount bearings noisy when turning lock to lock

n/s/f brake warning wire damaged

slight corrosion to front and rear springs

slight corrosion to o/s/r handbrake cable

Fail 17 Jan 2018 58,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracking / splitting to o/s/r tyre valve

exhaust manifold heat shield deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mount bearings noisy when turning lock to lock

n/s/f brake warning wire damaged

slight corrosion to front and rear springs

slight corrosion to o/s/r handbrake cable

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,132 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounts broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,370 miles

n.s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,395 miles

n/s/f sill damaged

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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YF59 DTN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF59 DTN, 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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YF59 DTN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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