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YR09 YJJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YJJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 122,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside 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 24 Jul 2025 121,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 120,990 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm == bald far inner edge== (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm centre 3/4 === low far inner edge=== (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm centre 3/4===1.8mm inner edge === (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm centre 3/4 === low far inner edge=== (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,001 miles

Both strut top bearings have slight roughness

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm centre 3/4 of tread but low far inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre plus rear exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded on edges

offside rear brake disc corroding and pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,983 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,048 miles

centre and rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorating

Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,048 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,097 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,592 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,592 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

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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YR09 YJJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR09 YJJ, 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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YR09 YJJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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