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YK59 YGU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,007 mi
Last recorded88,007 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 88,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,432 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 79,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 74,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,635 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 53,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,318 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,575 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 17,140 miles

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

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

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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YK59 YGU 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 68.2%.

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 YK59 YGU, 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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YK59 YGU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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