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YH09 BYM

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective to long (3.4 (b) (i))

hand beak leaver has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Too long (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Park brake requirements only just met

Fail 2 Jan 2024 116,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached Broken off its mount (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing Part of detached foglamp assembly (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Too long (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,372 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,893 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,454 miles

Exhaust front heat shield loose.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 96,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front heat shield loose.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,405 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,401 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,685 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 90,681 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,519 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 87,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Noticed vacuum pipe split.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,365 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,644 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust condition

Fail 22 Mar 2014 57,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust condition

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,330 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,142 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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YH09 BYM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red 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 YH09 BYM, 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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YH09 BYM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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