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YP59 JZU

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 JZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 137,297 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 118,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,827 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on wear indicators nearside rear closest (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in tread/sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in tread/sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,638 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 60,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all have mild corrosion on (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

rear silencer starting to deteriorate on 2nd skin

Fail 21 Oct 2014 36,101 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/R Tyre heavily cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,101 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre heavily cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,261 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 30,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,147 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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YP59 JZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,595cc diesel 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 YP59 JZU, 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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YP59 JZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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