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YG59 XHW

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,385 mi
Last recorded106,385 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 106,385 miles

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Boot lid won't open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 106,384 miles

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

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Boot lid won't open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 75,352 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to side wall

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to side wall

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,799 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 44,799 miles

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

front exhaust bracket rotted off

Pass 31 May 2013 33,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,229 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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YG59 XHW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG59 XHW, 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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YG59 XHW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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